Easter Sunday 2025
Date: April 20, 2025 (Sunday)
Country: Romania Public Holidays
Description
Easter Sunday in Romania is the most important Christian holiday. It marks the belief that Jesus rose from the dead. For many people this day is deeply spiritual and the central point of their religious year.
The date changes each year because it follows the lunar and solar cycles. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Romanian Orthodox churches often use a different calendar, so their Easter can be on a different Sunday.
The holiday means hope and new life. It stands for victory over death, inner renewal, and the promise of better things. For believers it is a time to think about faith and what it teaches.
Easter also has national importance. It is a public holiday with schools and many workplaces closed. The day is recognized across the country and felt by people of all ages.
For Romanians the day connects family, faith, and identity. It is a moment to remember traditions passed through generations and to mark the arrival of spring with renewed spirit.
Traditions
On Easter Sunday many Romanians go to the church for the midnight or morning service. Families bring baskets with food to be blessed by the priest. After the blessing they share the food together with joy and song.
A big custom is painting red and colorful eggs by hand. Children and adults play the egg tapping game, trying to crack others eggs without breaking their own. People also wear their best or new clothes to show respect and celebration.
Traditional foods include lamb or pork, roasted or on the table, and cozonac sweet bread with nuts or cocoa. Households sing carols, visit relatives, and exchange warm greetings like Hristos a înviat followed by the reply.
Travel Tips
Expect shops and some services to be closed on Easter Sunday. Trains and buses can be very busy in the morning and evening. Book tickets early and allow extra travel time for delays.
Many towns hold public events and church gatherings that draw crowds. Stay aware of pickpockets in crowded places. Keep valuables hidden, carry a copy of your ID, and travel with a friend when possible.
Check local schedules ahead, eat at restaurants that are open, and be respectful at public events to enjoy the holiday safely and meaningfully.