Quick Scoop

Easter in 2026 is on Sunday, April 5. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.

Why it changes

Easter is a movable holiday, so the date shifts each year based on the lunar calendar. The earliest possible Easter is March 22 , and it can fall as late as April 25.

For next year

If you were asking ahead, Easter in 2027 will be on Sunday, March 28.

If you want, I can also give you:

  • the date of Good Friday ,
  • Orthodox Easter , or
  • a simple Easter dates list for the next few years.