The bill that grants an extra day off on the Friday before Orthodox Easter (April 6) will increase the number of tourists going on holiday on Easter by about 30%, according to local tour operator Christian Tour.

The first and second day of Easter (April 8, 9) are also legal holidays, which means that Romanians will enjoy a four-day mini holiday on Easter.

In just few days from the decision that Good Friday is a legal day off, travel agencies have already received more holiday requests for the Easter period compared to last year, according to Christian Tour. Romanians looking to spend a traditional Easter mainly choose local destinations such as the resorts in Prahova Valey, Bucovina, Maramures, Brasov and Marginimea Sibiului. Israel is also a preferred destination for Romanians who travel abroad on Easter.

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