Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a major Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It symbolizes hope, renewal, and new life, and is observed with church services, prayers, family gatherings, and festive traditions around the world.
April 5, 2026
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Easter Sunday Dates
Countries That Observe Easter Sunday
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is a major Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It symbolizes hope, renewal, and new life, and is observed with church services, prayers, family gatherings, and festive traditions around the world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Sunday is Easter?
Easter Sunday for Western churches falls on March 28, 2027. For Eastern Orthodox churches, Pascha falls on May 2, 2027. Easter changes dates every year because it is set by the moon.