03 April 2026

Why can Easter land on 35 dates?

Easter is a movable feast, so it's not on the same day every year.

April 3, 2026

Original photo by © Tatiana Kutina/iStock

Easter can fall on 35 possible dates, some of which don't repeat for hundreds of years.

If you have trouble remembering what day Easter falls on every year, you're not alone. The holiday is a movable feast, and it can take place on a whopping 35 possible dates, some of which repeat so rarely that you'll never experience them in your lifetime. So how is the date of Easter determined, and why are some dates more common than others?

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Switzerland has an Easter bird instead of a bunny.

Not every country acknowledges the Easter Bunny. In Switzerland, for example, Easter eggs are instead brought by a cuckoo — which, when you think about it, makes more sense considering the fact that rabbits don't lay eggs. Easter celebrates rebirth, hence the focus on eggs, which in Switzerland are hard-boiled and decorated. The cuckoo is considered a symbol of growth and renewal in Switzerland, which explains its connection to Easter.

Today's edition of Interesting Facts was written by Michael Nordine and edited by Brooke Robinson.

 
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Why can Easter land on 35 dates?

Easter is a movable feast, so it's not on the same day every year. April 3, 2026 Original photo by © Tatiana Kutina/iStock Easter...