Is Easter Saturday A Public Holiday?

Easter Saturday is not a national holiday in all states across the United States and many other countries across the world. However, some African countries that have Christians as their major religious group celebrate Easter as a holiday.

Why is Easter not a holiday?

Easter was singled out as a dangerous time as the very nature of having a holiday was seen as problematic, according to Puritans in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Does the Bible say not to celebrate Easter?

“Thus says the LORD: ‘Learn not the way of the nations, nor be dismayed at the signs of the heavens because the nations are dismayed at them, for the customs of the people are vanity’” – Jeremiah 10:2-3.

Christians are to desist from celebrating Easter, according to the Bible.

Is Easter a holiday everywhere?

Easter Monday is a public holiday in 116 countries across the world. These countries include South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Russia, Germany, Australia, Egypt, Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Italy, and more.