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When is Easter 2025? A significant year for believers

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When is Easter in 2025? Holidays in Germany. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Due to differences between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, Orthodox Easter is usually one to five weeks later than Catholic Easter. However, 2025 is a unique year for believers. Here’s why.

When is Easter celebrated in 2025?

In 2025, both Orthodox and Catholic Easter will fall on the same day—April 20. This is a rare occurrence, as these holidays usually have different dates. Many people wonder why Easter changes every year, and the answer lies in the use of two different calendars: the Julian and the Gregorian.

Catholic Easter is based on the first full moon after the spring equinox, following the Gregorian calendar. Orthodox Easter follows the same rule but is calculated using the Julian calendar, which often results in different dates. However, in some years like 2025, the dates align, making it a special occasion for believers worldwide.
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Dates for Orthodox and Catholic Easter in the coming years

In 2025 and 2028, Orthodox and Catholic Easter will fall on the same day. However, in other years, their dates will differ due to the use of different calendars.

Here are the upcoming dates for Orthodox Easter:

  • April 20, 2025
  • April 12, 2026
  • May 2, 2027
  • April 16, 2028
  • April 8, 2029
  • April 28, 2030

Catholic Easter will be observed on these dates:

  • April 20, 2025
  • April 5, 2026
  • March 28, 2027
  • April 16, 2028
  • April 1, 2029
  • April 21, 2030