Easter Sunday 2026
Easter Sunday 2026 fell on Sunday 5 April.
Not an official day off
Easter Sunday 2026 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 5 April 2026
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 14
- Day of the year
- Day 95 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Easter Sunday in 2025, 2026 and 2027
Easter Sunday falls on a different date every year. In 2026 it is 15 days earlier than in 2025, when it fell on Sunday, 20 April 2025. In 2027, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
Easter Sunday and the school holidays
Easter Sunday 2026 falls in the Easter holidays in 37 of the 40 areas.
Easter Sunday in other countries
This is how Easter Sunday 2026 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 5 April.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Ostersonntag | Sunday 5 April | No |
| Belgium | Eerste paasdag | Sunday 5 April | No |
| Denmark | Påskedag | Sunday 5 April | Yes |
| France | Dimanche de Pâques | Sunday 5 April | No |
| Germany | Ostersonntag | Sunday 5 April | In part of the country |
| Netherlands | Eerste paasdag | Sunday 5 April | Yes |
| Sweden | Påskdagen | Sunday 5 April | Yes |
| Switzerland | Ostersonntag | Sunday 5 April | No |
| United States | Easter Sunday | Sunday 5 April | No |
Other holidays in 2026
- Good FridayFriday, 3 April 2026
- Easter MondayMonday, 6 April 2026
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Sunday in 2026?
In 2026, Easter Sunday fell on Sunday 5 April, in week 14.
Is Easter Sunday 2026 a day off?
No, Easter Sunday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.