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.