When is the Easter 2024 Calendar Date? Easter 2024 will be observed on Sunday, March 31. Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible.
Why does it change every year? The date of Easter varies each year because it is based on the lunar calendar. In Western Christianity, Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which is usually between March 22 and April 25.
When Is Easter 2024?
This year, Easter Sunday falls on March 31, following the Gregorian calendar. Nevertheless, Eastern Orthodox churches, which adhere to the Julian calendar, will celebrate Easter on Sunday, May 5, 2024, when the Julian date is translated to the Gregorian calendar.
| Year | Easter Sunday (Gregorian calendar) | Eastern Orthodox Church (Julian calendar date converted to Gregorian) |
| 2024 | March 31 | May 5 |
| 2025 | April 20 | April 20 |
| 2026 | April 5 | April 12 |
| 2027 | March 28 | May 2 |
When is Good Friday 2024?
Good Friday is always the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Palm Sunday Date 2024
When Is Palm Sunday 2024? Sun, 24 Mar 2024 happens to be Palm Sunday. However, it consistently takes place seven days before Easter on a Sunday.
What is Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is a Christian celebration that happens a week before Easter. It marks the day Jesus entered Jerusalem, and people waved palm branches to welcome him.
However, the event is a joyful start to Holy Week, but it also reminds Christians of the difficult times that followed for Jesus. Churches often distribute palm leaves to worshipers to recreate the gesture of greeting Jesus with branches.
Why does the date of Easter change every year? And how is it calculated? Top of Form
The date of Easter changes every year because it is determined by the lunar calendar, specifically the phases of the moon, as well as the solar calendar. Unlike fixed-date holidays like Christmas, which is always on December 25th, Easter is a movable feast.
The calculation of the date of Easter is based on the following factors:
- Spring Equinox: Easter is supposed to fall on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox, which usually occurs around March 20th or 21st. The equinox marks the point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length.
- Paschal Full Moon: The “Paschal Full Moon” is the first full moon that occurs after the vernal equinox.
- Sunday: Easter is celebrated on the Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon.
The formula to determine the date of Easter is a combination of these factors, and it was established at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. However, the calculation also involves some complexities related to lunar cycles and the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, which replaced the Julian calendar in 1582.
In simple terms, Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. This can place Easter anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th. The intention is to link the resurrection of Jesus Christ with the symbolic renewal of life associated with the arrival of spring.
FAQs
What Day Is Easter?
Easter is always celebrated on Sunday. As a result, it is known as Easter Sunday. In 2024, it will take place on Sunday, March 31.
Is Easter Always in March or April?
Easter is a “movable feast,” which means it does not occur on the same date each year. It always falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25 in the Gregorian calendar. The Eastern Orthodox Church, on the other hand, celebrates Easter between April 4 and May 8.
What Is the Most Common Easter Date?
Easter has traditionally been observed on March 31 or April 16 for the past 500 years (from 1600 to 2099 AD).
What is the Most Unusual Easter Date?
According to long-term trends, March 22 is the oddest Easter day. The second spot is April 24, while the third is March 23.
Happy Easter!
From all the writers here at Makeoverarena, we wish you a Happy Easter and a joyous spring season!
