Easter 2026 Dates: Mark Your Calendar for Easter and Good Friday
Easter in 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5. The day honors the resurrection of Jesus and is the holiest day in Christianity.
How the date is determined
Dates for Easter change each year. Filmogaz.com explains Easter lands on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon.
The Paschal full moon is the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. The equinox occurred on March 20, 2026.
The first full moon after the equinox arrived on April 1, 2026. That full moon set Easter for April 5.
Key dates for the 2026 Easter season
Lent is a 40-day season of fasting and prayer leading to Easter. It began on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
| Event | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Ash Wednesday | February 18 |
| Palm Sunday | March 29 |
| Good Friday | April 3 |
| Holy Thursday (last Thursday before Easter) | April 2 |
| Easter Sunday | April 5 |
Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. In 2026 it is on March 29 and signals the start of Holy Week.
Good Friday
Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering and death. In 2026, Good Friday is observed on April 3.
Easter 2026 dates help planners, congregations, and travelers. Mark your calendar for Easter and Good Friday this spring.
