what is the monday before easter called

The Monday before Easter is called Holy Monday or Great and Holy Monday. It is part of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter Sunday.

Quick Scoop

• Name: Holy Monday.

• When it falls: The Monday of Holy Week, right before Easter week progresses to Holy Tuesday.

• In some traditions: It has special church readings and observances, especially in Eastern Orthodox practice.

If you meant the Monday after Easter , that is Easter Monday.