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Easter
Armenian Easter (Zatik)
Also called: Surb Zatik, elebrate as Soorb Zadig, Zatig
5 April 2026
Armenian Apostolic
The most sacred feast of the Armenian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Christ. The Armenian church follows the Western Easter calculation (not the Julian calendar method used by Greek and Russian Orthodox), so Armenian Easter usually coincides with Western Easter.
However, unique Armenian practices surround it: the Great Lent (Medz Bahk) lasts 40 days plus Holy Week. It usually falls on or around 5 April 2026.
It is especially important in Armenian Apostolic traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- feast
- Date type
- Moveable (changes with Easter)
- Regions
- Armenia
- Themes
- Resurrection
- Liturgical colour
- White, Gold
Common questions
Armenian Easter (Zatik) is observed on 5 April 2026. Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The most sacred feast of the Armenian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Christ. The Armenian church follows the Western Easter calculation (not the Julian calendar method used by Greek and Russian Orthodox), so Armenian Easter usually coincides with Western Easter. However, unique Armenian practices surround it: the Great Lent (Medz Bahk) lasts 40 days plus Holy Week. The Arm of St. Gregor
It is associated with Armenian Apostolic. It falls in the Easter season of the liturgical year.
