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When Is Easter?

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A Russian icon of the Resurrection of Christ. (Photo © Slava Gallery, LLC; used with permission.)

A Russian icon of the Resurrection of Christ.

(Photo © Slava Gallery, LLC; used with permission.)
Question: When Is Easter?
Easter, the greatest feast day in the Christian calendar, is a moveable feast. When is Easter?
Answer: The date of Easter Sunday changes every year. The following articles give the date of Easter for the next several years:

When Is Eastern Orthodox Easter?

The dates above are the Western dates for Easter, as celebrated by Catholics and Protestants and calculated according to the Gregorian calendar (the calendar we use in our everyday lives). Eastern Orthodox Christians calculate Easter according to the Julian calendar. When Greek Orthodox Easter is Celebrated (from the About.com GuideSite to Greece Travel) lists the date of Eastern Orthodox Easter for the next several years.

How Is the Date of Easter Calculated?

Want to learn how the date of Easter is calculated? Check out the following articles:

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