Easter Monday
MC · 2026
About Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is observed as a public holiday in many Christian-majority countries. It marks the continuation of the Easter celebration, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The observance of Easter Monday as a holiday has roots in the early Christian church, when the Easter celebration extended over a full week known as 'Bright Week.' Over time, the public holiday was consolidated to Easter Monday in most countries.
Easter Monday is recognized as a public holiday across most of Europe, in Australia, Canada, and many other Commonwealth countries, though it is not a federal holiday in the United States.
Quick Facts
- Date 2026
- April 6, 2026
- Day
- Monday
- Type
- Public
- Scope
- National
- Fixed Date
- No — date changes each year
- Traditions
- Easter egg hunts · Family outings · Spring picnics · Continuation of church celebrations
When is Easter Monday?
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 21, 2025 | Monday |
| 2026This year | April 6, 2026 | Monday |
| 2027 | March 29, 2027 | Monday |
3-Day Long Weekend
Because Easter Monday falls on a Monday, it creates a 3-day long weekend from Saturday, April 4 to Monday, April 6.
How is Easter Monday Celebrated?
Easter Monday celebrations vary by culture. In many countries, it is a day for family outings, picnics, and outdoor activities — a welcome spring holiday. Traditional Easter egg hunts for children continue from Easter Sunday.
In some European countries, Easter Monday involves playful customs: in Poland, Śmigus-Dyngus involves splashing water; in parts of Hungary and Czechia, men lightly whip women with decorated willow switches as a fertility tradition. Chocolate eggs and spring-themed foods remain popular.
Did You Know?
- •Easter Monday's date changes each year, ranging from late March to late April, based on the lunar calendar.
- •The Easter egg tradition predates Christianity and has origins in ancient spring fertility celebrations.
- •The largest Easter egg hunt on record involved over 500,000 eggs and 9,753 children in Florida in 2007.
- •In Australia, Easter Monday marks the end of the Easter long weekend — one of the longest public holiday breaks of the year.
- •The White House Easter Egg Roll on Easter Monday has been a tradition since 1878.
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