When is it?

When is Easter Sunday 2022 in Mexico?

Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, widely observed in Catholic Mexico

Local date

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Time zone · America/Mexico_City

How it's calculated

First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21

Updated through 2022

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.

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