Easter Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Quick Scoop: When is Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday is a movable Christian feast, so its date changes every year rather than staying fixed like Christmas. In 2026, the main Western Christian observance of Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 5.

Key facts

  • Date of Easter Sunday (most Western churches): Sunday, April 5, 2026.
  • Day of the year: It is noted as the 95th day of 2026 on some calendars (non‑leap‑year count reference).
  • Nature of the feast: A major Christian holiday marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Why does the date move?

Easter is set as the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox according to traditional church calculations. Because both the moon’s cycles and the calendar year are involved, the exact date shifts between late March and April each year.

In 2026, that calculation places Easter on April 5 for Catholics and most Protestants. Some Eastern Orthodox churches may celebrate on a different date because they often use a different calendar system.

How people usually observe it

Many Christians mark Easter Sunday by attending special church services focused on resurrection themes. Outside church, common customs include family meals, Easter egg hunts, and other springtime activities for children.

These traditions vary by country: for example, both the United States and the United Kingdom highlight family gatherings and egg hunts as central parts of the day.

Quick reference table (2025–2027)

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Year Easter Sunday date* Notes
2025 April 20, 2025 Widely listed for Western Easter in 2025.
2026 April 5, 2026 Main Western Christian observance (Catholic and most Protestant churches).
2027 Late March–April range Will again follow the “first Sunday after the full moon after the equinox” rule; exact date depends on that year’s calculation.
*Dates refer to Western (Gregorian- calendar) Easter. **TL;DR:** If you are planning ahead and wondering _“when is Easter Sunday”_ for the upcoming season, mark Sunday, April 5, 2026, on your calendar.

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