Easter Monday continues the jubilant spirit of Easter Sunday, observed on Monday, April 6, 2026. This Christian public holiday is a time for family gatherings, traditional games, and quiet reflection after the resurrection celebration. Join in the festivities, explore local customs, and spend quality time with loved ones.
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Expected Easter Monday Deals
As a day of continued celebration and often a public holiday, Easter Monday typically sees a focus on family-oriented activities rather than widespread commercial deals. Many local restaurants, like Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans, may offer special brunch or dinner menus for families extending their Easter celebrations. Retailers such as Target and Walmart often clear out remaining Easter candy and decorations with significant discounts, making it a good day for post-holiday bargains. Local community centers and parks might host events like egg hunts or traditional games. We will update this page with confirmed live deals and community events as April 6 approaches.
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History of Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the last day of celebrations of the holy week before the working week resumes. It is a public holiday in many countries worldwide, marking the second day of Octave in Eastern Christianity and the second day of Eastertide in Western Christianity.
The first-known use of the term ‘Easter Monday’ began in the 15th century. The Monday after Easter that is observed on Sundays is a day of strong religious significance for Christians. While different cultures observe the day with different traditions, all the followers of Christ come together to celebrate the Messiah’s return to Earth in their own way. The Catholic Church likes to call it the “Monday of the Angel.”
Following the Crucifixion and Resurrection from the dead, Jesus remained on Earth for 40 days, during which he appeared before the believers, healed the sick, and spread the message of God. Jesus’s acts also contributed to the first establishment of the church. It is believed Jesus ascended to the heavens after the 40 days following his Resurrection.
The Easter Monday observance is not explicitly religious. Some Christian groups observe this day by having outdoor processions and parades. Some host and take part in Easter-egg-rolling competitions. For others, it is Wet Monday in which spouses and siblings wake each other up by pouring buckets of water on each other. Easter Monday is celebrated with fun traditions for one more day before the festival finally ends.
Easter Monday timeline
The tradition to decorate eggs for Easter begins.
The Easter Parade tradition is inaugurated in New York City.
The first-ever White House Easter Egg Roll, which is a racing competition between kids pushing decorated, hard-boiled eggs on the White House lawn, starts on Easter Monday.
The jelly bean, an egg-shaped candy, becomes associated with Easter in the U.S.
How Businesses Can Celebrate Easter Monday
Local businesses can embrace Easter Monday by offering family-friendly promotions and activities. Restaurants could feature special brunch menus or ‘kids eat free’ deals to encourage extended family gatherings. Retailers might highlight spring-themed products or outdoor activity gear for those enjoying the public holiday. Community centers could organize traditional games like egg rolling or scavenger hunts, fostering local engagement. Emphasize the spirit of renewal and community, aligning with the holiday’s traditional observances.
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When is Easter Monday?
In 2027, Easter Monday will be observed on Monday, March 29, marking the start of spring celebrations for many. It’s a time for reflection and continued festivities.
What are some Easter Monday traditions?
Globally, traditions vary widely; some cultures engage in ‘wet Monday’ activities, while others focus on quiet reflection or community service. Many families simply use the day to extend their Easter weekend celebrations with loved ones.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday?
While not a federal holiday in the United States, Easter Monday is widely recognized and observed as a public holiday in numerous nations. Its status as a day off allows for diverse cultural and religious observances.
What is the significance of Easter Monday?
The day’s significance lies in extending the spiritual joy of Easter Sunday, allowing for further contemplation of the resurrection. It’s also a time for communities to engage in cultural traditions that have evolved around the holiday.
How To Celebrate Easter Monday
Join the outdoor processions and activities
Take part in the Easter parades or the famous egg-rolling competitions symbolizing the rolling of the stone from the tomb in which Jesus was buried. Or join in the other festivities on this day that commemorates Christ’s death and resurrection, regardless of your culture or religion.
Celebrate “Wet” Monday — literally
Like some Christian groups, on this day, wet your family members, literally! Pour a bucket of water over the top of their heads or gather outside on the lawn with the hose pipe connected to a turned-on water supply for some splishy-splashy fun
Revisit the Bible
Cultural traditions shouldn’t detract from the message of the Gospel.
5 Facts About Easter Traditions That Will Blow Your Mind
World’s largest chocolate Easter egg
The world’s largest chocolate Easter egg was made in Italy in 2011 and weighed 7.9 tons.
Easter Wet Monday
In the Czech Republic, men throw buckets of water on women they find attractive on Easter Monday.
Easter Bunny
The first story of a hare hiding eggs in the garden was published in 1680, which sparked the custom of the Easter bunny in the United States in the 18th century.
Do you also eat the ears first?
59% of the people eating chocolate bunnies prefer to eat the ears first.
The lily is the official Easter flower
Representing grace and beauty, the white lily is recognized as the official Easter flower for this holiday.
Why Easter Monday is Important
It marks the beginning of the Bright Week
In the Eastern Orthodox community, Easter Monday kickstarts the Bright Week. This post-Resurrection week is the brightest of all where the holy doors of the sanctuary remain open to symbolize that heaven has been opened for all when Christ came back to life.
It’s a springtime of playfulness
Although largely ignored in the United States, Easter Monday is a day to spend outside with family, take part in fun games, go for a picnic, and enjoy the spring blossoms.
We get to roll Easter eggs at the White House!
Congress outlawed the tradition of rolling eggs at Capitol Hill back in the 1870s, so President Rutherford Hayes issued an order to allow the White House to host the beloved egg-rolling race again. The tradition has continued since then.
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