Easter in Italy enters Holy Week with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, concluding with Easter Day and Easter Monday. Each day has a special significance.

Apr 2, 2026 · What is Easter? Easter is one of the central holidays, or Holy Days, of Christianity. It honors the Resurrection of Jesus three days after His death by crucifixion. For many Christian …

May 23, 2026 · Easter is a principal festival of the Christian church that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion. Easter follows Lent, a period of 40 days observed …

Easter may occur on different dates in the Gregorian Calendar (Western) and the Julian Calendar (Orthodox or Eastern). The accompanying table provides both sets of dates, for recent and …

Apr 1, 2026 · Easter 2026 is on Sunday, April 5, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ for Catholics and other Christians.

Mar 27, 2026 · Easter is the most important feast in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and marks the end of Holy Week and Lent, as well as the beginning of …

Oct 27, 2009 · Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Mar 18, 2026 · Easter's date changes annually. Learn how the Christian holiday's date is determined by the moon and spring equinox.

Mar 31, 2026 · Easter is a Christian religious holiday, also known as a feast day, that celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible.

Mar 29, 2023 · According to the New Testament, Easter is three days after the death of Jesus on the cross. Easter follows a period of fasting called Lent, in which many churches set aside time for …