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Easter
Easter Monday
Also called: Lundi de Pâques, Ostermontag, Lunes de Pascua, Bright Monday (Orthodox)
6 April 2026
CatholicEastern OrthodoxAnglicanLutheranAll Christians
The day after Easter Sunday, widely observed as a public holiday and continuation of Easter celebrations across Europe, Latin America, Australia, and many other regions. In Poland, Śmigus-dyngus (Wet Monday) involves playful water-throwing between young people.
In Eastern Orthodoxy, it is called Bright Monday, the first day of Bright Week. It usually falls on or around 6 April 2026.
It is especially important in Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran traditions. Explore pilgrimage holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- feast
- Date type
- Moveable (changes with Easter)
- Regions
- Europe, Latin America, Global
- Themes
- Resurrection
- Liturgical colour
- White, Gold
- Public holiday
- Yes — in at least one country
Common questions
Easter Monday is observed on 6 April 2026. Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
The day after Easter Sunday, widely observed as a public holiday and continuation of Easter celebrations across Europe, Latin America, Australia, and many other regions. In Poland, Śmigus-dyngus (Wet Monday) involves playful water-throwing between young people. In Eastern Orthodoxy, it is called Bright Monday, the first day of Bright Week. In many countries it is a formal bank holiday, though not
It is associated with Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, All Christians. It falls in the Easter season of the liturgical year.
Yes — Easter Monday is a public holiday in at least one country (including GB). In the UK, check whether your nation marks it as a bank holiday.
