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When is Easter, how many Bank Holidays do we get and why does the date change?
Easter Sunday falls on a different date each year
Easter takes place earlier this year than it did in 2023.
Three holidays make up Easter, with two of these official Bank Holidays: Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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Easter itself falls on a Sunday, when banks are already closed.
Kicking off the weekend, Good Friday will see Christians across the world commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at the Calvary.
Whereas Easter Sunday, which falls on the last day of March 2024, and Easter Monday, the first day of April 2024, will mark Jesus’ resurrection.
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Easter is always on the first Sunday after the first full moon that follows the spring equinox, marking the beginning of spring.
In the UK, there are two bank holidays to celebrate the festival and holiday. However, unlike other religious festivals, the date varies.