Easter Sunday 2026: Festivals like Christmas, Good Friday and Easter are considered important festivals for the Christian community around the world. The festival of Easter Sunday is mainly celebrated in memory of the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ.
But the question is, why do we celebrate Easter two days after Good Friday? Let us tell you that, this year in 2026, Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 5, whereas Good Friday will be celebrated two days before this on Friday, April 3. Meanwhile, Saturday is celebrated as 'Holi Week'.
Why is Easter celebrated after Good Friday?
According to Christian religious belief, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday. But two days later, on Sunday, Jesus came back to life. In this happiness, people of Christian religion celebrate two days after Good Friday as Easter Sunday. It is a festival of joy, enthusiasm, faith, belief, miracles as well as the rebirth of Lord Jesus. Therefore Christians celebrate this festival with double the happiness.
According to the Bible, Jesus was resurrected two days after Good Friday. He stayed on earth for 40 days and during this time he taught his disciples the lessons of love, kindness, forgiveness, humanity and compassion. Then Jesus returned to heaven forever. Therefore, from Good Friday to Easter, Christians remember the last events of Jesus' life. This time is considered a symbol of mourning, prayer and then happiness.
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter is celebrated every year on Sunday. Therefore it is called Easter Sunday or Easter Sunday. But every year this date changes. This happens because the timing of Easter is determined by the first full moon after the spring equinox. For this reason this festival falls on a different date every year.
In 2026, the first full moon of spring is on April 2 at 5:11 a.m. in Jerusalem. That's why the Pink Full Moon of April is called the Paschal Moon (Easter Full Moon). Therefore, this year Easter Sunday will be celebrated on 5th April.
How do Christians celebrate Easter Sunday?
- Special prayers are held in churches around the world on Easter day. People wish each other and celebrate with family.
- Easter eggs and sweets also have special significance in many countries. Houses are decorated with colorful eggs, flowers and candles, which symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
- The festival of Easter Sunday gives the message that, after difficulties and sorrows, hope and a new beginning in life is possible.
Easter Sunday dates for the next 5 years
2026: 5th April
2027: 28 March
2028: 16th April
2029: 1 April
2030: 21st April
Also read: Good Friday 2026: Why will Good Friday be celebrated on 3 April? Know the whole story related to Jesus' sacrifice?
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