Easter Monday
Day off for the Christian community in Iraq · إثنين الفصح
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 April | Monday | Christian |
| 2027 | 29 March | Monday | Christian |
Where it applies
For the Christian community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Iraq it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Baghdad around 29 March: high 26°C (78°F), low 11°C (52°F), rain on 23% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Baghdad. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 29 March in Baghdad: (MET Norway)
About Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is a public holiday in many countries, extending the Easter celebrations. It moves each year with the date of Easter, and as Western and Orthodox churches often celebrate Easter on different dates, Easter Monday can also differ between them.
Traditions
The day is usually spent with family and friends, visiting relatives, going on outings or taking part in local festivities. Several countries have their own folk customs for Easter Monday, including games and traditions involving eggs or water.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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