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Easter Sunday

יום ראשון של פסחא

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

The central day of Christian Easter, marking the resurrection of Jesus. Western and Orthodox churches calculate it separately, so they usually fall on different dates — sometimes five weeks apart.

When & where

Easter Sunday by country — 2026

In most countries the date is the same: Sunday 28 March 2027. A few move it to the nearest weekday.

South America

Oceania

North Atlantic

Europe

Asia

Africa

Caribbean

North America

North & Central America

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

A Sunday is quiet for services anyway, so the impact is felt less than on Good Friday or Easter Monday. Many restaurants run a holiday lunch and fill up — book ahead.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Easter Sunday in 2026?
Sunday 28 March 2027 — the same date in 43 countries.
Which countries observe Easter Sunday as a public holiday?
Chile, Australia, Faroe Islands, Netherlands, Slovenia, Albania, Denmark, Peru, Switzerland, Hungary, Iceland, Estonia and 38 more.
What's closed on Easter Sunday?
In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.
Is it a good time to travel around Easter Sunday?
A Sunday is quiet for services anyway, so the impact is felt less than on Good Friday or Easter Monday. Many restaurants run a holiday lunch and fill up — book ahead.

About this page

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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