EASTER Sunday is one of the first few holidays that mark the start of Spring.
The Christian holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Is Easter a federal holiday in the US?
Easter Sunday is not considered a federal holiday in the US.
However, the New York Stock Exchange will be closed for trading on Good Friday, two days before Easter.
All federal holidays with time off are non-religious, with the exception of Christmas Day.
The 10 federal holidays in the US are:
- Friday, January 1 – New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 18 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Monday, February 15 – President’s Day
- Monday, May 31 – Memorial Day
- Sunday, July 4 – Independence Day
- Monday, July 5 – Independence Day (observed)
- Monday, September 6 – Labor Day
- Monday, October 11 – Columbus Day
- Thursday, November 11 – Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 25 – Thanksgiving Day
- Friday, December 24 – Christmas Day (observed)
- Saturday, December 25 – Christmas Day
- Friday, December 31 – New Year’s Day (observed)
When is Easter 2021?
Easter 2021 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4.
The holiday is always on a Sunday, yet the date changes depending on the first full moon that occurs after the vernal equinox.
It is also the mark of the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere.
In 2021, the vernal equinox falls on March 20, 2021, making the first full moon after that date March 28 and the following Sunday—April 4—Easter 2021.
For those reasons, Easter is considered a “moveable feast.”
What is Easter?
Easter is a Christian tradition that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and marks the end of Lent.
Those who follow the Bible believe that Christ was crucified at Calvary on Good Friday.
According to the New Testament of the Bible, Easter occurs three days after the crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans.
Three days after Christ was nailed to the cross Mary Magdalene, followed by some of Jesus’ disciples, discovered Jesus’ body had disappeared from the tomb leaving just clothes behind.
The Bible says when the stone covering the entrance to the tomb was moved, Jesus’ corpse was nowhere to be found and onlookers discovered he had risen.
Christians believe the Son of God was resurrected on this day, which has become known as Easter Sunday.
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What is opened on Easter?
All stores will be open on Easter, though some may close early or operate on a holiday schedule.
Restaurants will also be open for service, including takeout.