When is Easter Sunday 2026?
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Easter Sunday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead — the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian year and the center of the entire liturgical calendar. The date of Easter determines most of the Church’s movable feasts.
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Key liturgical dates in 2026
| Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026 |
| Palm Sunday | March 29, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 |
| Ascension | May 14, 2026 |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter Sunday in 2026?
In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Why does the date of Easter Sunday change each year?
Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.