Easter Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5 for most Western Christian churches (Catholic, Protestant, etc.) that follow the Gregorian calendar.

Quick Scoop

  • Easter Sunday 2026 : April 5, 2026.
  • Good Friday 2026 : April 3, 2026 (the Friday before Easter).
  • Easter Monday 2026 : April 6, 2026 (a public holiday in many countries such as the UK, Canada, and parts of Europe).

Why the date moves

Easter is a moveable feast : it is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the spring (vernal) equinox (fixed at March 21 in the calculation).

Because of this lunar‑based rule, Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Recent and upcoming Easter dates

Here are a few nearby years for context:

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Year Easter Sunday (Gregorian)
2024 Sunday, March 31
2025 Sunday, April 20
2026 Sunday, April 5
2027 Sunday, March 28
2028 Sunday, April 16

Eastern vs. Western Easter

Some Eastern Orthodox churches calculate Easter using the Julian calendar , which can place their Easter a few weeks later than the Western date.

In 2026, Western churches celebrate Easter on April 5 , while Eastern Orthodox Easter will fall on a different Sunday in April or early May, depending on the jurisdiction.

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