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When does Easter 2025 fall in the U.S.? Everything you need to know about it

Easter in 2025 will be celebrated on the United States. As one of the most significant religious holidays for Christians worldwide, the date shifts each year based on the first full moon after the spring equinox. 

Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, and while the date changes each year, it remains a key holiday for Christians.  Photo: iStock
Easter Sunday 2025 falls on April 20, and while the date changes each year, it remains a key holiday for Christians. Photo: iStock

Easter is one of the most anticipated and celebrated holidays in the Christian calendar, observed by millions worldwide. Each year, the date of Easter shifts, determined by celestial events that hold deep significance for the Christian faith.

For those planning to observe this sacred occasion in 2025, it’s important to know when the holiday will occur. Understanding how the date is calculated will help you prepare for the celebrations and religious observances that mark this special time of year.

When is Easter in 2025?

Easter in 2025 will be observed on Sunday, April 20. On this day, Christians worldwide will gather in churches, homes, and restaurants to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is the most significant religious holiday, always occurring three days after Holy Thursday, which falls on April 17, 2025.

For those observing Lent, a period of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter, it begins 40 days prior. Lent officially starts with Ash Wednesday, and in 2025, this period began on March 5, lasting about six and a half weeks.

Unlike fixed holidays like Christmas or Independence Day, the date for Easter shifts each year. It is determined by the first full moon after the spring equinox, which generally falls around March 20.

Are grocery stores open for Easter 2025?

Make sure to prepare your Easter meal ahead of time, as grocery stores like Sam's Club and Costco will be closed on Easter. However, several popular chain restaurants will remain open for those looking to enjoy a meal out.

On Easter Sunday, many major retailers, including HomeGoods, will also be closed.

If you're planning to decorate eggs, be sure to pick up your supplies in advance, as craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michael's will be closed on the holiday.

Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday or Pascha, is a Christian observance that doesn’t have a fixed date and marks the conclusion of Lent. The lunar calendar determines its timing.

This holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which means it falls between March 22 and April 25. In 2025, Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 20.

Stores that closed on Easter Sunday in 2024—such as JCPenney, Kohl's, Macy's, H-E-B, Michaels, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Marshalls—are expected to be closed again this year.

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