Easter, [nb 1] also called Pasch (/ pæsk /) or Pascha[nb 2] (Aramaic: פַּסְחָא , paskha; Greek: πάσχα, páskha) or Resurrection Sunday, [nb 3] is a Christian festival and cultural holiday …

Nov 24, 2025 · Easter is a “movable feast,” so it doesn’t happen on the same date from year to year. In the Gregorian calendar, it is always observed on a Sunday between March 22 and …

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the Full Moon date, based on mathematical calculations, that falls on or after March 21. If the Full Moon is on a Sunday, Easter is celebrated on the …

Apr 15, 2025 · These graphics explain why Easter Sunday changes each year based on ancient interpretations of the solar and lunar cycles.

Easter falls on the later side of its ever-changing schedule in 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, the season of Lent, and the Christian holy days leading up to it.

They declared Easter was to be on the Sunday after the first full moon following the Spring Equinox. This formula means on any given year, Easter falls between March 22 and April 25.

March 22 is the earliest Easter can occur in any given year, and April 25 is the latest. If the first spring full Moon happens to fall on a Sunday, Easter Sunday will be observed on the following …

Feb 13, 2025 · To help ease confusion, the Christian church uses a Computus table to determine the date of Easter. This year, the “Paschal Full Moon” date is April 13, and as a result Easter is …

When is Easter? Easter is the oldest and most important Christian holiday. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus three days after his Crucifixion. Easter is the Sunday after the annual …

5 days ago · Easter is a principal festival of the Christian church that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. Easter follows Lent, a period of 40 days …