Why is Easter so late this year?
- Easter Sunday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, falls on April 20 in 2025.
- The date of Easter varies annually because it is based on cycles of the moon.
- Specifically, Easter is observed on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon following the spring equinox.
- The Catholic Church uses the ecclesiastical equinox of March 20 for its calculations.
- Many businesses, like Kroger and Starbucks, will close locations on April 20, though hours may vary.
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Why is Easter so late this year?
The religious holiday arrives nearly a month later than it did last year. In 2024, Easter was on March 31.
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