When is Easter in 2025?

Most Christians across the globe are currently observing Lent, 40 days of prayer and fasting, which began on Ash Wednesday, Mar. 5. The culmination of this ritual takes place before Easter Sunday. Easter is a significant day for Christians marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Let's take a look at when is Easter this year, and the traditions.
When is Easter Sunday 2025?

Easter Sunday falls on, April 20, this year. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a crucial event in Christianity. For believers, this is a day of joy, and they observe it by attending church services, communal gatherings, and elaborate feasts and celebrations.
Easter traditions differ across cultures and regions. People blend local customs along with their religious significance. For Christians, Easter Sunday is the pinnacle of Holy Week, celebrating Jesus Christ’s resurrection. There will be special masses, or sunrise services, at church often beginning at dawn to symbolize the resurrection. Hymns like “He Is Risen” and readings from the Gospels are the soul of it.

Some of the traditions during easter include the easter eggs, which have become a symbol of resurrection. The Easter egg like the Easter lily (used for decoration in churches) represents new life and fertility. Children hunt for hidden eggs during this holiday. These eggs are often decorated and filled with treats.

Easter bunny is another tradition. This folklore figure delivers baskets of goodies such as chocolates, jelly beans, or toys to children. People also prepare special Easter feasts, that symbolize both the celebration and seasonal abundance. Spiced hot cross bun marked with a cross is traditionally made during Good Friday and enjoyed throughout the weekend. Sweet Easter bread with eggs, is another must-have for the season.
Why does the Easter date change every year?

Unlike fixed holidays such as Christmas, Easter’s date shifts each year. This is because Easter is tied to the lunar calendar. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox (March 20 or 21 in most years). As the lunar calendar operates differently from the Gregorian calendar, Easter’s date can vary widely each year, and can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25. This year, 2025, the Paschal full moon will occur on Apr. 18, and the subsequent Sunday is Apr. 20.

When is Good Friday 2025?
Good Friday in 2025 will fall on April 18. It commemorates the day Jesus Christ was crucified. Good Friday always falls on the Friday before Easter. People mark the day by fasting, prayer, and church services.