When is Easter Sunday 2026?

Easter Sunday in 2026 is a public holiday in 44 countries. Most observe it on April 5, 2026 (37 countries).

It is observed on more than one date because some countries follow a different calendar — see the full breakdown below.

Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its date moves each year and differs between Western churches (Gregorian calculation) and Orthodox churches (Julian), so the two can fall weeks apart.