While no-one wants to wish away time - there's no harm in looking forward if it helps to add a little cheer to the gloom and lingering chilly weather.
And for many who are feeling a bit stuck in the doldrums this February the question on the lips will be, when is the next break?
Well, here is information about the Easter Bank Holiday weekend which might be some while off but will bring with it some time off work for most people so they can unwind.
And when you do get a chance to crack open the chocolate eggs, you'll be looking ahead soon to the next bank holiday! Here are those Easter dates for 2023:
When is the Easter Bank Holiday?
The key dates you need to know for 2023 weekend are:
- Good Friday - Friday, April 7
- Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 9
Easter Monday - Monday, April 10
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter does not have a fixed date, unlike other Christian feast days like Christmas Day.
Instead, the Easter feast is based on the lunar calendar. So Easter is scheduled to fall on the Sunday that follows the full moon that happens on or after March 21, also known as the Spring Equinox.
So in Western Christianity, Easter will always fall between March 22 and April 25.
Things to do in and around Newcastle at Easter
Keep checking our Easter page for all the latest information on best places to go for fish and chips on Good Friday, beer gardens to explore over the bank holiday weekend and Easter opening times at National Trust and English Heritage sites across the North East.
