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Easter (the Resurrection of the Lord) is the oldest, most important, and most solemn holiday in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Easter is a movable feast, the date of which is determined by the lunar cycle. Many beautiful folk traditions have arisen around this day, such as decorating Easter eggs, blessing food baskets on Holy Saturday (Święconka), a ceremonial breakfast on Easter Sunday, and playful water traditions on Easter Monday (Śmigus-Dyngus). This holiday symbolizes the victory of life over death, light over darkness, and the spring rebirth of nature.
Our live online countdown accurately displays the number of days, hours, minutes, and seconds left until the next Easter Sunday. This allows you to plan your shopping, traditional baking (Easter babkas, mazurka cakes), and family gatherings well in advance.
Rules for determining the date of Easter – why is it a movable feast?
The rule for determining the date of the Resurrection was formulated at the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE:
- First Sunday after the first spring full moon: Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first full moon of spring. The official start of spring is conventionally fixed as March 21.
- Date range: Due to the lunar cycles, Easter Sunday can fall as early as March 22 and as late as April 25.
- Mobility of other holidays: The dates of many other observances in the liturgical year depend directly on Easter, including Ash Wednesday (46 days earlier), the Ascension of the Lord (40 days later), and Corpus Christi (60 days later).
Easter dates table (2026–2030)
The table below shows the dates of Easter Sunday and Easter Monday for upcoming years:
| Year | Easter Sunday | Easter Monday | Notes / Date Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 5 | April 6 | April – a standard spring date ideal for holiday family walks. |
| 2027 | March 28 | March 29 | Early Easter in late March. The weather may still carry a winter chill. |
| 2028 | April 16 | April 17 | Mid-April – strong chances for bright, sunny spring weather. |
| 2029 | April 1 | April 2 | An intriguing occurrence – Easter Sunday coincides with April Fools' Day (April 1). |
| 2030 | April 21 | April 22 | A very late Easter in late April, amid full spring bloom. |
Easter traditions in Poland – from Palm Sunday to Śmigus-Dyngus
Polish Easter traditions blend Christian liturgy with ancient Slavic customs welcoming the arrival of spring:
- Palm Sunday: Marks the beginning of Holy Week. Faithful bring traditional palms (handcrafted from willow branches, pussy willows, boxwood, and dried colorful flowers) to church to commemorate Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem.
- Easter eggs and Święconka: On Holy Saturday, families bring baskets decorated with white lace and boxwood to church for a blessing. The basket typically contains: eggs (a symbol of life and resurrection), bread (symbol of prosperity), cured meats and sausages (symbol of abundance), salt (protection against corruption), horseradish, and a sugar lamb. Eggs are elaborately dyed and decorated (kraszanki and pisanki).
- Śmigus-Dyngus: Easter Monday (Wet Monday) is celebrated by playfully sprinkling or dousing family and friends with water for health and good fortune. Historically, Śmigus involved symbolic whipping with fresh willow twigs, while Dyngus involved trading decorated eggs to avoid dousing.