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Any year from 1583 (when the Gregorian calendar was first adopted) onwards.
Western churches use the Gregorian calendar algorithm. Eastern Orthodox churches use the Julian calendar algorithm, which usually falls 1-5 weeks later.
Western Easter SundayAlready passed this year
April 5

Gregorian calendar date used by Catholic and Protestant churches

Paschal Full MoonApril 2
Days until Easter-125days
5 day of year
  • Earliest possible (Mar 22)
  • March 31
  • April 12 (avg)
  • Latest possible (Apr 25)

Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5.

  • Orthodox Easter is April 12, which differs from the Western date.
  • The Paschal Full Moon for 2026 falls on April 2. Easter is the Sunday that follows it.
  • Easter 2026 already passed 125 days ago.

Next stepEaster repeats on its same Gregorian date on a cycle that averages about 5.7 million years to complete fully, but useful patterns recur every 5-6 years.

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