Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 fell on Monday 6 April.
Easter Monday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Monday, 6 April 2026
- Day of the week
- Monday
- Week number
- Week 15
- Day of the year
- Day 96 of 365
- Day off
- Only in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Long weekend or extra day off?
Easter Monday falls on a Monday in 2026. That makes a long weekend of 4 days: from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April. This only applies where Easter Monday is a day off. Whether you actually have the day off depends on your employer or sector.
Easter Monday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Easter Monday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Monday, 21 April 2025. In 2027, Easter Monday falls on Monday, 29 March 2027.
Easter Monday and the school holidays
Easter Monday 2026 falls in the Easter holidays in 37 of the 40 areas.
Easter Monday in other countries
This is how Easter Monday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Monday 6 April.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Ostermontag | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Belgium | Tweede paasdag | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Denmark | Anden påskedag | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| France | Lundi de Pâques | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Germany | Ostermontag | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Netherlands | Tweede paasdag | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Sweden | Annandag påsk | Monday 6 April | Yes |
| Switzerland | Ostermontag | Monday 6 April | In part of the country |
| United States | Easter Monday | Monday 6 April | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Good FridayFriday, 3 April 2026
- Easter SundaySunday, 5 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Monday in 2026?
In 2026, Easter Monday fell on Monday 6 April, in week 15.
Is Easter Monday 2026 a day off?
Easter Monday is only a public holiday in: England and Wales, Northern Ireland.