holidays

Easter

Easter is the most important holiday in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is a day of spiritual renewal, joy, and hope.

About the Holiday

Easter falls on the first Sunday following the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. The date varies each year between March 22 and April 25. Easter commemorates Jesus’s resurrection three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday and is central to Christian faith and theology. The holiday is celebrated with great festivity and spiritual significance worldwide.

Ways to Celebrate

• Attending Easter Sunday church services
• Celebrating with family gatherings and festive meals
• Easter egg hunts and egg decorating
• Wearing new spring clothing and Easter bonnets
• Sharing Easter cards and greetings
• Preparing traditional Easter foods (ham, lamb, etc.)
• Decorating homes with flowers and spring flowers
• Easter baskets and gifts
• Sunrise services in some traditions
• Renewal of faith and spiritual reflection

Dates for 2026-2032

Western Easter (Catholic and Protestant)

| Year | Date | |——|——| | 2026 | April 5 | | 2027 | March 28 | | 2028 | April 16 | | 2029 | April 1 | | 2030 | April 21 | | 2031 | April 13 | | 2032 | March 28 |

Eastern Orthodox Easter

| Year | Date | |——|——| | 2026 | April 12 | | 2027 | May 2 | | 2028 | April 16 | | 2029 | April 8 | | 2030 | April 28 | | 2031 | April 20 | | 2032 | April 11 |