Easter 2026: Date, Meaning and Why It Moves

Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5. Christians celebrate it as the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The date shifts yearly because it follows the first full moon after the spring equinox, per the lunar calendar set by the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar, while Eastern Orthodox use the Julian, causing date differences. This year, families prepare with traditions like egg hunts and church services. Read more about this...