When is it?
When is Easter Sunday 2028 in Ireland?
Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead
Local date
Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
How it's calculated
First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21
Updated through 2028
History & Origins
The Story Behind Easter Sunday
Easter is Christianity's most important holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It evolved from Jewish Passover traditions and incorporated spring festival customs from various cultures. The Easter bunny and egg traditions come from Germanic spring celebrations.
Traditions & Celebrations
How Easter Sunday is Celebrated
Religious observations include church services, sunrise services, and passion plays. Secular traditions include Easter egg hunts, egg decorating, and the Easter Bunny bringing baskets of treats. Traditional foods include lamb, ham, and hot cross buns.
Date Calculation
How the Easter Sunday Date is Determined
Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. This means it can occur between March 22 and April 25. Orthodox Easter uses the Julian calendar and often falls on a different date.
Easter Sunday worldwide
Compare 2028 dates across countries
Hong Kong
2028Friday, April 14, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Canada
2028Saturday, April 15, 2028
Time zone · America/Toronto
United States
2028Saturday, April 15, 2028
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Philippines
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Asia/Manila
Brazil
2028Saturday, April 15, 2028
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Germany
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2028Saturday, April 15, 2028
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Poland
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
New Zealand
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
South Africa
2028Sunday, April 16, 2028
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg