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Easter 2026: Date, History, and Worldwide Celebrations
📅 January 4, 2026
✍️ WhenTheDate Team
⏱️ 6 min read
🐰 When is Easter 2026?
Easter Sunday in 2026 falls on April 5, 2026. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning its date changes each year based on the lunar calendar.
✝️ The Significance of Easter
Easter is the most important Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament. It represents hope, renewal, and new beginnings.
🌍 Easter Traditions Around the World
- United States: Easter egg hunts and visits from the Easter Bunny
- Greece: Red-dyed eggs and midnight church services
- Poland: Śmigus-Dyngus water fights on Easter Monday
- Italy: The Pope's blessing at Vatican City
- Australia: Easter Bilby instead of Easter Bunny
🥚 Did You Know?
The tradition of Easter eggs comes from the egg being a symbol of new life and resurrection. The practice of decorating eggs dates back thousands of years!