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What years has Easter fallen in March?
The last time Easter fell on March 22 (earliest possible date) was in 1818, and the next time will be in 2285. The most recent time an Easter came in March was March 27, 2016. The earliest Easter in the 21st century came in the year 2008 (March 23, 2008). Another March 23 Easter won’t come again until the year 2160.
Does Easter fall in March sometimes?
Easter is a “movable feast” and does not have a fixed date. However, it is always held on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Over a 500-year period (from 1600 to 2099 AD), it just so happens that Easter will have most often been celebrated on either March 31 or April 16.
What years did Easter fall on April 4th?
Years, By Easter Sunday’s Date
| March 22nd | |
|---|---|
| April 2nd | 1961, 1972 |
| April 3rd | 1904, 1983, 1988, 1994 |
| April 4th | 1915, 1920, 1926, 1999 |
| April 5th | 1931, 1942, 1953 |
What are the least common dates for Easter?
Distribution of Easter Sundays in the Gregorian Calendar. The least common dates for Easter Sunday in this period are 22 and 24 March. Reckoned over a complete Gregorian Easter Cycle the least common dates for Easter Sunday are 22 March and 25 April.
When does Easter fall on a Sunday in 2019?
Easter always falls on a Sunday, but Easter Sunday can be as early as March 22 and as late as April 25. Easter in 2019 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 21.
When does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25. The date changes from year to year and the exact date of Jesus’ resurrection plays a part.
When does Easter fall on a Sunday in the Gregorian calendar?
The following Sunday, (Julian) April 7, is, therefore, Easter Day (Gregorian April 20). Both calendars (Gregorian and Julian) calculate Easter as falling on dates between March 22 and April 25 on their calendars.