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Easter Calculator

Find the date of Easter Sunday for any year.

Parameters Live Compute
Calculated Output
Month April
Day 5
Formula: Anonymous Gregorian (Computus) algorithm
Step-by-Step Breakdown
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the date move?

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

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