Easter Sunday is one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, as written in the Christian bible.

Is Easter Sunday a Public Holiday?

Easter Sunday is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2020 it falls on a Sunday. Due to this, some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus' resurrection from death.
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About Easter Sunday

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Easter Sunday Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2015Sun5 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2016Sun27 MarEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2017Sun16 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2018Sun1 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2019Sun21 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2020Sun12 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2021Sun4 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2022Sun17 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2023Sun9 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2024Sun31 MarEaster SundayPublic Holiday
2025Sun20 AprEaster SundayPublic Holiday
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When Is Easter Sunday 2020?

Quick Facts

This year:Sun, 21 Apr 2019
Next year:Sun, 12 Apr 2020
Type:Public Holiday