Easter Calculator
Calculate the exact date of Easter Sunday for any year (Western & Orthodox)
Calculate Easter Date
Enter any year from 1 to 9999 to calculate Easter date
Western Easter is used by most Christian churches worldwide
🥚Easter 2025 Results
Calculation Method: Gregorian (Western) calendar
Spring Equinox: March 21, 2025
Rule: First Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21
Related Holy Days (2025)
Days Until Next Easter
How Easter Date is Calculated
Easter Calculation Rules
Step 1: Find the spring equinox date (March 21 by Church calendar)
Step 2: Find the first full moon on or after March 21 (Paschal Full Moon)
Step 3: Find the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon
Step 4: That Sunday is Easter Sunday
Example for 2025
Spring Equinox: March 21, 2025
First Full Moon: Around April 19
Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Facts 🐰
Easter Eggs
Eggs symbolize new life and resurrection
Easter Bunny
Symbol of fertility and new life in spring
Religious Significance
Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Easter Calendar Types
Western Easter
Used by Catholic, Protestant churches (Gregorian calendar)
Orthodox Easter
Used by Eastern Orthodox churches (Julian calendar)
Date Range
Easter can fall between March 22 and April 25
Understanding Easter Calculation
What is Easter?
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is the most important Christian festival. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and the salvation of mankind, as described in the New Testament.
Why Does Easter Date Change?
- •Easter is calculated based on lunar cycles
- •It follows the first full moon after spring equinox
- •The date can vary by up to 35 days
- •Different calendars create different Easter dates
Calculation Algorithm
Western Easter
Uses the Gregorian calendar and astronomical calculations refined over centuries
Orthodox Easter
Uses the Julian calendar, often resulting in a different date
Key Rule
First Sunday after the first full moon occurring on or after March 21
Note: The Church uses a simplified astronomical model rather than exact astronomical dates