When is Easter 2025?
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter 2025 has passed
409 days ago
Easter 2025 Related Dates
Key dates in the Easter season for 2025.
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Ash Wednesday | Wed, Mar 5, 2025 |
| Palm Sunday | Sun, Apr 13, 2025 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thu, Apr 17, 2025 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 18, 2025 |
| Holy Saturday | Sat, Apr 19, 2025 |
| Easter Sunday | Sun, Apr 20, 2025 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 21, 2025 |
| Ascension Day | Thu, May 29, 2025 |
| Pentecost | Sun, Jun 8, 2025 |
Easter Dates 2024–2028
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How is Easter's Date Calculated?
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after the spring equinox.
The Basic Rule
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established that Easter would be celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon on or after March 21 (the ecclesiastical spring equinox).
The Computus
The calculation to determine Easter's date is called the 'computus' (Latin for 'computation'). It uses a 19-year lunar cycle called the Metonic cycle.
Date Range
Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25. The earliest Easter in the 21st century was March 23, 2008. The latest was April 24, 2011.
Western vs Eastern
Western Christianity (Catholic, Protestant) uses the Gregorian calendar, while Eastern Orthodox churches often use the Julian calendar, resulting in different dates.
April 2025 Calendar
Easter 2025 highlighted on the monthly calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter 2025?
Easter 2025 falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Why does Easter change dates every year?
Easter is a 'moveable feast' based on the lunar calendar. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21 (the spring equinox).
When is Good Friday 2025?
Good Friday 2025 is on Friday, April 18, 2025, two days before Easter Sunday.
Is Easter a public holiday?
Easter Sunday is widely celebrated but not always a federal holiday. Good Friday is a public holiday in many countries and some US states. Easter Monday is a holiday in many countries worldwide.
What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, 46 days before Easter. In 2025, it falls on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
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