🐣 Easter Sunday Countdown
When is Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday is a moveable feast — it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which is why it can land anywhere between late March and late April.
The history of Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is the most important feast in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. Its date has been calculated since the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE using a formula tied to the spring equinox and the lunar cycle, known as the Computus, which is why it moves each year rather than falling on a fixed date.
Easter traditions in the US blend religious observance with secular customs like egg hunts, egg decorating, and visits from the Easter Bunny, celebrated with family gatherings and springtime festivities.
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Frequently asked questions
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, so the date changes every year.
Easter is a moveable feast tied to the lunar calendar — it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which is why it can land anywhere between late March and late April.
No — it's a widely observed occasion but not an official U.S. federal holiday, so most banks, schools and government offices stay open.
Using the Gregorian Easter algorithm (the 'Computus'), a mathematical formula standardized since the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE.