Easter falls on April 6 only in certain years; the next time it will be on April 6 is 2042. Easter is a movable feast, and the date is determined by the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox.

Quick answer

  • Next Easter on April 6: 2042.
  • Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25 in the Gregorian calendar.

Why it changes

Easter does not have a fixed date each year. It follows the traditional rule of the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox, which is why it shifts from year to year.

This year

In 2026 , Easter is on April 5 , not April 6.