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When is Easter Sunday 2028?

In 2028, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 16, 2028.

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 2028

Ash WednesdayMarch 1, 2028
Palm SundayApril 9, 2028
Good FridayApril 14, 2028
Easter SundayApril 16, 2028
AscensionMay 25, 2028
PentecostJune 4, 2028

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Easter Sunday in 2028?

In 2028, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 16, 2028.

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.