The Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a joyful day with church services, family meals and sweets.
Next: Sun, 28 Mar 2027
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
the Sunday after the Paschal full moon
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Resurrection of Jesus
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Christian festival
Easter is the most important Christian festival. It follows Lent and Good Friday.
The date changes each year.
Sunrise services, mass, egg decoration and family meals are part of the celebration.
Churches in Varanasi hold Easter services, usually in the morning. The occasion is a quiet and cheerful one for the Christian community.
Spring weather makes the ghats pleasant.
Visit churches at service times respectfully.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sun, 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Sun, 28 Mar 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Sun, 16 Apr 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Sun, 1 Apr 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Sun, 21 Apr 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Sun, 13 Apr 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Sun, 28 Mar 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | Sun, 17 Apr 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | Sun, 9 Apr 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | Sun, 25 Mar 2035 | Sunday |
Dates follow the standard Hindu panchang for Varanasi and may differ by a day in some local calendars, and Islamic festival dates depend on moon sighting. We confirm the exact date with you when you book.
Tell us when you plan to come. We arrange hotels near the ghats, boat rides, darshan assistance, local guides and transfers.
Easter follows the Sunday after the Paschal full moon, so the English-calendar date changes every year. Upcoming dates: 2026: Sun, 5 Apr 2026; 2027: Sun, 28 Mar 2027; 2028: Sun, 16 Apr 2028; 2029: Sun, 1 Apr 2029; 2030: Sun, 21 Apr 2030; 2031: Sun, 13 Apr 2031.
Easter Sunday is a Sunday; Good Friday is the public holiday.
It is determined by the first full moon after the spring equinox.
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