Easter & the Christian calendar · in 302 days
When is Easter Monday?
Easter Monday 2027 is on Monday, March 29, 2027.
Easter Monday 2027 falls on Monday, March 29, 2027.
The day after Easter Sunday, a public holiday in many countries including the UK, Canada and Australia.
In 2026, it falls in ISO week 15. Need the full year's calendar? See all 2026 weeks, or browse every other date.
At a glance
The history of Easter Monday
Easter Monday is part of the older Christian "Easter Octave", the eight days of celebration following Easter Sunday. Most of Christendom has observed it for over a thousand years. Many European countries kept it as a full public holiday into the modern era, where it's now used as an extended family weekend. The US doesn't observe it as a federal holiday.
How Easter Monday is celebrated
Picnics, family gatherings, sports events. The Polish-American tradition of Dyngus Day involves playful water-throwing. In Ireland, the day marks the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Egg-rolling competitions take place across the UK.
Did you know?
Easter Monday is a public holiday in over 100 countries.
It's NOT a US federal holiday.
The Polish tradition of Dyngus Day involves playful water fights between young people.
Easter Monday in upcoming years
How the date is set
The day after Easter Sunday.
Because all of these dates pivot on Easter, they shift together each year. See the Easter page for the rule that anchors the whole cycle.
Sources & further reading
For more detail on Easter Monday, see these references.
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Easter Monday: questions and answers
When is Easter Monday 2027?
Easter Monday 2027 falls on Monday, March 29, 2027.
What day of the week is Easter Monday this year?
In 2026, Easter Monday is a Monday, April 6.
How is the date of Easter Monday determined?
The day after Easter Sunday.