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Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his death, according to the Christian bible. It is the day after Good Friday and the day before Easter Sunday. It is also known as Easter Eve, Easter Even, Black Saturday, or the Saturday before Easter.
Is Easter Saturday a Public Holiday?
Easter Saturday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2025, it falls on a Cumartesi, and some businesses may choose to follow Cumartesi opening hours.
Holy Saturday commemorates the day that Jesus (sculpture of him pictured above) lay in his tomb after he died. He was resurrected on Easter Sunday, the day after Holy Saturday, according to Christian belief.
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About Easter Saturday
Read more about Easter Saturday.Easter Saturday Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cmt | 11 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Cmt | 3 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Cmt | 16 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Cmt | 8 Nis | Easter Saturday | Observance |
| 2024 | Cmt | 30 Mar | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Cmt | 19 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Cmt | 4 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Cmt | 27 Mar | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Cmt | 15 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Cmt | 31 Mar | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 2030 | Cmt | 20 Nis | Easter Saturday | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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