The Christian year
When is Easter?
In 2026, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026. In 2027 it is on Sunday, March 28, 2027. Orthodox Easter in 2026 is Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Easter dates, 2026 to 2035
| Year | Western (Gregorian) | Orthodox (Eastern) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 | Sunday, April 8, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, April 21, 2030 | Sunday, April 28, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, April 13, 2031 | Sunday, April 13, 2031 |
| 2032 | Sunday, March 28, 2032 | Sunday, May 2, 2032 |
| 2033 | Sunday, April 17, 2033 | Sunday, April 24, 2033 |
| 2034 | Sunday, April 9, 2034 | Sunday, April 9, 2034 |
| 2035 | Sunday, March 25, 2035 | Sunday, April 29, 2035 |
What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the center and joy of the whole Christian faith. Because he is risen, death is not the end, sin is not the master, and hope has the final word. It is the day the tomb was found empty and everything changed.
In the Word
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.Matthew 28:6 (KJV)
How it is observed
It is celebrated with joy, worship, and feasting, the first day of the week when the risen Christ was found alive.
Western churches use the Gregorian date shown here; Eastern Orthodox churches follow the Julian calculation, given in the table below. Some years the two dates agree.
Questions people ask
When is Easter in 2026?
In 2026, Easter falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
When is Easter in 2027?
In 2027, Easter falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
When is Orthodox Easter in 2026?
Orthodox (Eastern) Easter in 2026 is Sunday, April 12, 2026.
What is Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, the center and joy of the whole Christian faith.
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