Easter-observing Christians commonly refer to the last week of Lent, before Easter, as Holy Week.

Aug 21, 2026 · In the Christian calendar, Easter follows Lent, the period of 40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter, which …

Easter may occur on different dates in the Gregorian Calendar (Western) and the Julian Calendar (Orthodox or Eastern). The …

Mar 3, 2026 · Most commonly, Easter lands in April, but it can fall as early as March 22nd in rare cases. This floating date ties …

Oct 27, 2009 · In western Christianity, which follows the Gregorian calendar, this timing means Easter always falls on a Sunday …

Apr 5, 2026 · Dates, facts, history and customs for Easter.

Mar 27, 2026 · Because lunar months last about 29.5 days and do not align neatly with our calendar months, Easter’s date shifts …

Good Friday is two days before Easter Sunday, which normally coincides with the March Equinox and may also coincide with the …

Apr 1, 2026 · Easter date each year has been determined to fall on the Sunday after the full moon following March 21 for Western …

Wondering when Easter falls this year? Discover how Easter is calculated, why it’s celebrated, key traditions, upcoming dates, and …