Easter in the US is a movable holiday, but this year (2026) it falls on Sunday, April 5.

Quick Scoop: What day is US Easter?

  • In 2026, Easter Sunday in the United States is on April 5, 2026.
  • It always falls on a Sunday , but the date changes every year.
  • By rule, Easter is the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21.

How the date works (short version)

  • Western (most US) churches use the Gregorian calendar and can have Easter any Sunday between March 22 and April 25.
  • For 2026, the calculated date lands on Sunday, April 5 in the US.

In practical terms: if you’re planning travel, church, or egg hunts in the US for 2026, mark Sunday, April 5 on your calendar.

TL;DR: For “what day US Easter” right now, it’s on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

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