Easter is April 5, why does its date change every year?

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

When is Easter this year? This is how the date determined

Easter is a moveable feast - it can happen anytime between March 22 and April 25. It is set using a mathematical calculation ...

When is Easter 2026? Why the date changes each year

Easter is called a "movable feast," and in 2026 it moves to Sunday, April 5. Here's why. Easter may seem early this year ...

What day is Easter in 2026—and why does Easter’s date change every year?

If you’re wondering when Easter is this year, you’re in the right place ...

When is Easter 2026? Check exact date and why it changes every year

Easter 2026 falls on April 5. Learn why this movable feast changes every year based on the vernal equinox, full moon, and ...

When Is Easter? Here’s Why the Date Changes Every Year

Are you wondering, when is Easter 2026? Find out whether Holy Sunday is early or late this year, as well as the reason why Easter changes its date.

When is Easter 2026? Holiday is near

Easter has a 35-day window it can fall in each year, with the date determined by when the first full moon of spring is. See what the date is for 2026.

Easter 2026 dates revealed: When are Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Lent this year?

Easter 2026: Christians worldwide are preparing for a season of devotion and celebration. Understanding the timeline, from ...
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Four centuries later, Easter's date remains divisive. Some church leaders want that to change

For more than 400 years, Catholic and Orthodox churches have used different ways to determine the date of Easter. But this Sunday will mark a special moment for Christians, as the churches celebrate ...