Easter Sunday
Regional public holiday in Australia
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 April | Sunday | Regional |
| 2027 | 28 March | Sunday | Regional |
Where it applies
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Australia it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Canberra around 28 March: high 22°C (71°F), low 10°C (49°F), rain on 39% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Canberra. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 28 March in Canberra: (MET Norway)
About Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is the central feast of the Christian year. Its date is calculated from the first full moon after the spring equinox. Western churches use the Gregorian calendar and most Orthodox churches the Julian calendar for this calculation, so they often celebrate Easter on different Sundays, although the dates sometimes coincide.
Traditions
Christians attend church services, and families come together for a festive meal. Decorated eggs are a common symbol of the day, and many countries have their own special breads, cakes and egg games associated with Easter.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Monday, 29 March 2027
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