Christians generally believe Jesus rose from the dead on Sunday, the first day of the week , after being crucified on Friday and buried through Saturday. The exact hour is not stated in Scripture, but the resurrection is associated with the empty tomb discovered early on Sunday morning.

Quick Scoop

  • Day: Sunday.
  • Timing: Early morning or before dawn, based on the Gospel accounts of the empty tomb.
  • Common Christian understanding: Jesus rose “on the third day” after his crucifixion.

If you want, I can also explain why Easter Sunday is tied to this event in a very simple way.