Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 6 April 2026

Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5

Exam-focused facts from the 6 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Easter Sunday 2026 will be celebrated on April 5.
  • The date is determined by the lunar calendar, falling on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox.
  • By the 4th century, church leaders established the date-setting method linking Easter to the spring equinox and the full moon.

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