If you are visiting Corfu in April 2026, this is one of the most atmospheric months to be on the island. The biggest event is Orthodox Easter, which falls on Sunday 12 April 2026, with the famous Botides taking place on Holy Saturday, 11 April 2026. Later in the month, the Corfu Garden Festival begins on 25 April 2026 and runs into early May.
April 2026 events in Corfu
Sunday 5 April 2026
Palm Sunday and the Litany of Saint Spyridon
Palm Sunday is one of the key dates in Corfu’s Easter calendar. A major highlight is the 11:00 litany of Saint Spyridon’s relic, one of the island’s best-known Easter traditions.
Friday 10 April 2026
Orthodox Good Friday
Good Friday is one of the most important days of Holy Week in Corfu, with processions and a solemn atmosphere across the island, especially in Corfu Town.
Saturday 11 April 2026
Holy Saturday and Botides in Corfu Town
This is one of the most famous dates in Corfu’s yearly calendar. On the morning of Holy Saturday, Corfu celebrates the traditional Botides, when large clay pots are thrown from balconies in Corfu Town. Visit Greece confirms the custom takes place on 11 April 2026, and local event coverage notes it begins at 11:00 AM.
Sunday 12 April 2026
Orthodox Easter Sunday
Orthodox Easter Sunday falls on 12 April 2026. This is the main Easter day in Greece and the centre of Corfu’s Easter celebrations.
Monday 13 April 2026
Orthodox Easter Monday
Easter Monday is also part of the Easter holiday period in Greece and remains an important travel date for anyone visiting Corfu over the Easter weekend.
Saturday 25 April 2026 to Sunday 3 May 2026
Corfu Garden Festival
The Corfu Garden Festival runs from 25 April to 3 May 2026. It includes open gardens and spring events across the island, with the festival site stating that entry to all gardens is free unless otherwise noted.
Quick April 2026 at a glance
5 April 2026 – Palm Sunday and Litany of Saint Spyridon
10 April 2026 – Orthodox Good Friday
11 April 2026 – Holy Saturday and Botides in Corfu Town
12 April 2026 – Orthodox Easter Sunday
13 April 2026 – Orthodox Easter Monday
25 April to 3 May 2026 – Corfu Garden Festival