When is it?
When is Easter Sunday 2024 in New Zealand?
Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Local date
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Pacific/Auckland
How it's calculated
First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21
Updated through 2024
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 2024 dates across countries
Hong Kong
2024Friday, March 29, 2024
Time zone · Asia/Hong_Kong
Canada
2024Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time zone · America/Toronto
United States
2024Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time zone · America/New_York
United Kingdom
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/London
Australia
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Australia/Sydney
Ireland
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Dublin
Philippines
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Asia/Manila
Brazil
2024Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time zone · America/Sao_Paulo
Germany
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Berlin
France
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Paris
Mexico
2024Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time zone · America/Mexico_City
Spain
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Madrid
Italy
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Rome
Netherlands
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Amsterdam
Poland
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Europe/Warsaw
South Africa
2024Sunday, March 31, 2024
Time zone · Africa/Johannesburg