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When Is Easter 2023? | How Is Easter’s Date Determined?

Why does Easter change every year?

Easter 2023 will be observed on Sunday, April 9. The most important Christian holiday, Easter is a “movable feast.” Why does it change every year? What are the commonest and rarest Easter dates? How is the date determined? Where did the word “Easter” come from? Find answer to these questions on our everything-Easter page.

When Is Easter 2023?

This year, Easter Sunday will be observed on Sunday, April 9. This is based on the Gregorian calendar. However, note that many Eastern Orthodox churches follow the Julian calendar rather than the Gregorian. In 2023, Eastern Orthodox Easter will take place on Sunday, April 16 (Julian calendar date converted to the Gregorian calendar).

Year	Easter Sunday  (Gregorian calendar)	Eastern Orthodox Church  (Julian calendar date converted to Gregorian)
2023	April 9	April 16
2024	March 31	May 5
2025	April 20	April 20
2026	April 5	April 12

Is Easter Always in March or April?

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 April 25. However, in the Eastern Orthodox church, the observance of Easter can occur between April 4 and May 8.

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON EASTER DATE?

Over a 500-year period (from 1600 to 2099 AD), it just so happens that Easter will have most often been celebrated on either March 31 or April 16.

WHAT IS THE MOST UNUSUAL EASTER DATE?

According to long-term averages, the most unusual Easter date is March 22. The second place goes to April 24 and third place goes to March 23. 

Easter

Do you celebrate Easter? If so, what do you do? What’s your favourite part of the Easter holiday? If not, what do you know about this holiday.