Easter Monday 2026
Easter Monday 2026 falls on Monday, April 6, 2026.
What is Easter Monday?
Easter Monday is the day directly after Easter Sunday, and — like Good Friday — its date moves every year with the lunar calculation behind Easter. In 2026, Easter Sunday falls on April 5, which puts Easter Monday on April 6.
Where the tradition comes from
Unlike Good Friday, which is tied closely to the religious observance itself, Easter Monday in most countries functions primarily as a civil extension of the Easter weekend rather than a day with distinct religious liturgy attached to it. That's part of why its status as a public holiday varies more by country than Good Friday's does — it's treated more as a practical long-weekend fixture than a required religious observance.
Who observes Easter Monday in 2026
Easter Monday is a public holiday in the UK (outside Scotland), Australia, Germany, and France, among others, typically closing government offices, schools, and many businesses to round out a four-day Easter weekend when combined with Good Friday.
Common questions
Is Easter Monday a public holiday in the United States?
No — Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in the US, unlike in the UK, Australia, Germany, and France, where it is.
What day is Easter Monday 2026?
Monday, April 6, 2026 — the day after Easter Sunday on April 5.
Why do some countries observe Easter Monday but not Good Friday, or vice versa?
It largely comes down to each country's own history of religious observance versus civil holiday-setting — there's no single rule, so it's worth checking the specific country page for confirmation.