Easter Sunday
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Date
Sun, 31 March 2024
Scope
National
Long Weekends
3 days off
About Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament. It is the most important date in the Christian calendar.
Traditions
Traditions include Easter egg hunts, decorating eggs, attending sunrise services, and family gatherings with special meals.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Most shops and businesses are closed.
Easter Sunday in other years
Easter Sunday in other countries
🏳️ALSun, 31 Mar🏳️AMSun, 31 Mar🇦🇺AustraliaSun, 31 Mar🏳️AXSun, 31 Mar🇧🇪BelgiumSun, 31 Mar🏳️BJSun, 31 Mar🇧🇷BrazilSun, 31 Mar🏳️BZSun, 31 Mar🏳️CGSun, 31 Mar🇩🇪GermanySun, 31 Mar🇩🇰DenmarkSun, 31 Mar🇪🇪EstoniaSun, 31 Mar🇫🇮FinlandSun, 31 Mar🏳️FOSun, 31 Mar🏳️GLSun, 31 Mar🏳️GTSun, 31 Mar🇭🇷CroatiaSun, 31 Mar🏳️HTSun, 31 Mar🇭🇺HungarySun, 31 Mar🇮🇩IndonesiaSun, 31 Mar🏳️ISSun, 31 Mar🇮🇹ItalySun, 31 Mar🇱🇹LithuaniaSun, 31 Mar🇱🇻LatviaSun, 31 Mar🏳️MESun, 31 Mar🇳🇱NetherlandsSun, 31 Mar🇳🇴NorwaySun, 31 Mar🏳️PESun, 31 Mar🏳️PGSun, 31 Mar🇵🇱PolandSun, 31 Mar
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter Sunday in Austria?
Sun, 31 March 2024
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
3 days off