When is Easter?

Answer by  alison23 (11)

Easter is a moveable feast that is, the calendar date of its celebration varies year to year. It is always celebrated on the Sunday after the full moon after the Northern Hemisphere's vernal equinox (March 21). This year, Easter was celebrated on April 4; in 2011 it will be April 24.

Answer by  A36 (629)

Easter, the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ following his crucifixion, will be on April 24 in 2011. This year, in 2010, it was on April 4. Easter always falls on a Sunday, hence the term Easter Sunday.

Answer by  laura57 (70)

Easter is what is called a "movable feast", meaning it has no fixed date on the civil calendar. In 2010 it was April 4. In 2011 it will be April 24. And in 2012, April 8.

Answer by  Cdaddy (13)

In 2009, Easter was on April 12th. In 2010, Easter was on April 4th. Easter is a holiday that recognizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Answer by  klvan (421)

Easter is actually different each and every year. It falls on a Sunday each year, but it is always on a different day. For example, in 2008, Easter fell on March 23rd and now in 2010, Easter is going to fall on April 4th. Then in 2011, it will fall on April 24th.

Answer by  nuttree (1596)

The exact date for Easter varies from year to year; it is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox.

Answer by  ruffy (1117)

Easter is in the month of april,on the 4th after lent and palm sunday and passover and even after april fool day so be very careful because someone will play joke on you