Easter date: When is Easter? What date does it fall on this year?

In the Christian calendar, Easter marks the end of the 40 days of Lent. And unlike other Christian events, such as Christmas Day, the date Easter falls on is subject to change every year.

When is Easter?

Easter is the celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it occurs every year.

This year Easter Sunday falls on April 12, 2020.

Therefore Good Friday falls on April 10, Holy Saturday on April 11 and Easter Monday on April 13.

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Why does Easter’s date change every year?

The date Easter falls on changes year-to-year and can fall at any time between March 22 and April 25.

Christian churches across the world may set different dates for Easter, but sometimes all churches celebrate Easter at the same time.

In Western Christianity, the date is calculated based on observations of the moon.

The date Easter falls on is set to coincide with the first full moon after the vernal equinox, the Paschal Full Moon.

The church always recognises the vernal equinox as March 21 every year.

In 2020 the full moon falls on April 8.

Therefore Easter Sunday will fall this year on April 12.

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How is Easter celebrated?

For Christians, Easter is often marked by attending a church service.

However, while the UK is currently under lockdown due to coronavirus, people have been advised not to leave their homes.

Religious services and social gatherings in churches have been banned for the time being to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

As well as attending church, Christians may also mark the occasion with candles, flowers and music.

For non-Christians, people still mark Easter by spending time with their family.

Some mark the event by gifting chocolate Easter eggs to loved ones, as the eggs symbolise new life.

Some people will celebrate with a special lunch for the day, and children may engage in Easter egg hunts.

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