Easter Calculator

Find the date of Easter Sunday for any year.

Month April
Day 5

Formula: Anonymous Gregorian (Computus) algorithm

Step-by-step with your numbers:
1. Values used:
2. Year = 2,026
3.
4. Month = April
5. Day = 5
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Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox.

The math behind it

The Computus algorithm computes the date from the year using the 19-year Metonic cycle.

Worked example

In 2026 Easter is April 5.

FAQ

Why does the date move?

It is tied to the lunar calendar, not a fixed solar date.