When is it?

When is Easter Sunday 2028 in Spain?

Domingo de Pascua - The culmination of Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations in Spain

Local date

Sunday, April 16, 2028

Time zone · Europe/Madrid

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.

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