Easter in 2026 falls on Sunday, 5 April 2026.

Quick Scoop: What date is Easter 2026?

If you’re planning time off, family lunches, or church services, mark this clearly in your calendar:

  • Easter Sunday 2026: Sunday, 5 April 2026.
  • It’s the first Sunday after the first full moon following 21 March in the Western (Gregorian) calendar.

In many countries, that also means:

  • Good Friday: 3 April 2026.
  • Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil): 4 April 2026.
  • Easter Monday (where observed): 6 April 2026.

Why that date in 2026?

Easter is what’s called a movable feast, so the date shifts every year between late March and late April. For Western Christians (Catholic and most Protestant churches), the rule is:

Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, which is the first full moon on or after 21 March.

In 2026, that calculation lands on 5 April , so that’s why Easter is relatively “early” that year compared with some other years.

Key 2026 Holy Week dates (Western churches)

Here’s a quick overview you can use for planning:

Day| 2026 Date| Notes
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Palm Sunday| 29 March 2026| Sunday before Easter, start of Holy Week.3
Maundy Thursday| 2 April 2026| Evening often marks the liturgical end of Lent for Catholics.35
Good Friday| 3 April 2026| Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus.3
Holy Saturday| 4 April 2026| Easter Vigil in many churches.5
Easter Sunday| 5 April 2026| Main celebration of the Resurrection.135910
(Easter Monday)*| 6 April 2026| Public holiday in some countries.10

*Observed in many, but not all, countries.

Forum-style note & “latest” context

If you were reading a forum or Q&A thread in early 2026, you’d likely see people saying things like:

“Lent ends just a few days before Easter Sunday on 5 April 2026, with Good Friday on the 3rd—so plan your travels and family meals around that weekend.”

Many church and event sites for 2026 highlight:

  • Easter Sunday on 5 April as the central celebration date.
  • Holy Week activities (Palm Sunday processions, Maundy Thursday liturgies, Good Friday services) in the week leading up to that day.

TL;DR: Easter 2026 is on Sunday, 5 April 2026 —with Good Friday on 3 April and most Western Christian celebrations centered on that long weekend.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.