These graphics explain why Easter Sunday changes each year based on ancient interpretations of the solar and lunar cycles.

Unlike Christmas or New Year’s Day, which are set in stone, Easter shifts around the calendar. Some years it's in March and sometimes it's in April. In fact, it can be as early as 22 March or as late ...

Whether you celebrate Easter or not, many people are familiar with the holiday typically associated with the Easter bunny, candy and the start of spring. However, the most confusing part about Easter ...

Even if you know what Easter is all about, you might not know when it is. After all, while Christmas reliably falls on Dec. 25 every year, Easter hops around, so to speak. Yes, it’s always on a Sunday ...

Lent is underway, and the 6-week countdown to Easter Sunday has begun. Here's what we know about Easter, Lent's start and end, Maundy Thursday, celebrating Good Friday and more in 2026: When is Easter ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although the first day of spring is approaching, it doesn’t truly feel like we’re immersed in the season ...

WASHINGTON — As spring arrives and flowers bloom, that means it's almost time for Easter. Easter always falls on a Sunday — hence the name Easter Sunday — but the date isn't always the same. This year ...