Specifically, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the full Moon that occurs on or just after the spring equinox. Yes, its a bit confusing at first read! Lets break it down: In 2021, the spring equinox happens on Saturday, March 20. The first full Moon to occur after that date rises on Sunday, March 28.

Who picks when Easter is?

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the Full Moon date, based on mathematical calculations, that falls on or after March 21. If the Full Moon is on a Sunday, Easter is celebrated on the following Sunday.

How is Easter determined 2021?

Lets break it down: In 2021, the spring equinox happens on Saturday, March 20. The first full Moon to occur after that date rises on Sunday, March 28. Therefore, Easter will be observed on the subsequent Sunday, which is Sunday, April 4.

How many days is Easter 2021?

Dates for EasterHolidayDateDays to GoEaster 2021Sunday, April 04, 2021-165Easter 2022Sunday, April 17, 2022213Easter 2023Sunday, April 09, 2023570Easter 2024Sunday, March 31, 20249272 more rows

What flowers are in bloom in April?

Here are 15 of our favorite and most popular flowers for the month of April.01 of 15. Tulips. Elizabeth Cooney. 02 of 15. Freesia. Photo Courtesy of Getty. 03 of 15. Sweet Peas. Elizabeth Cooney. 04 of 15. Snapdragons. Elizabeth Cooney. 05 of 15. Gardenias. Elizabeth Cooney. 06 of 15. Roses. 07 of 15. Orchids. 08 of 15. Peonies.More items •Jan 21, 2021

How is Good Friday date determined?

Good Friday is the Friday before Easter, which is calculated differently in Eastern Christianity and Western Christianity (see Computus for details). Easter falls on the first Sunday following the Paschal Full Moon, the full moon on or after 21 March, taken to be the date of the vernal equinox.