We're into February, and Christmas has long since disappeared into the rear-view mirror's horizon.
You might now be searching for the next big event to look forward to, to get you through the dark winter days. And that event is, of course, Easter.
The Spring festival is always a huge celebration, whether you're a Christian or just enjoy the communal eating of chocolate, but this year it's set to be even bigger, since it comes after two locked down Easters in a row.
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Whatever your plans for Easter, you'll need to know the date of the big day - or big weekend - so we've got you covered in the list below.
Easter bank holiday dates 2022
- Good Friday: Friday, April 15
- Easter Sunday: Sunday, April 17
- Easter Monday: April 18
Good Friday and Easter Monday are both bank holidays, meaning millions of people will be off work for four days in a row. Bring it on!
Why do the Easter dates change every year?
Easter is based on a lunisolar calendar - the solar year plus a moon phase - similar to the Hebrew calendar. On our Gregorian calendar, Easter is usually the first Sunday after the first full moon after the March equinox.
Why do we celebrate Easter?
Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he died on the cross on Easter Friday and was resurrected "on the third day" - Easter Sunday.
Easter also marks the end of lent, the 40-day period Jesus spent fasting in the desert which is still commemorated today.
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