What’s open, what’s closed in Mass. on Easter Sunday April 5, 2026?

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year and a number of services and major retailers either intend to stay open — some at reduced hours — or will close entirely in observation of the holiday.

April 2026 calendar includes April Fools' Day, Passover, Easter, more

A new month is upon us! Here are the key calendar dates to remember for April 2026.
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Easter 2026: See which stores are open and closed on April 5

Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year. Find out which major stores will be closed and which will be open for the holiday.

Easter 2026 is here. What to know about the holiday's meaning and history

Learn why Christians celebrate Easter, what Resurrection Sunday means and how Holy Week and Lent lead to April 5.
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April's full moon decides the date of Easter — here's how it works

The first full moon of spring, known as the Paschal Moon, sets the date for Easter each year.
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Why Orthodox and Catholic Easter are on Different Dates

Why are Orthodox and Catholic Easter usually set on different dates ? This year Catholic Easter is on April 5 and Orthodox on April 12.

When is 'Greek Easter?' What makes it different from Easter Sunday?

While Catholic Christians celebrate on Easter Sunday, Orthodox Christians celebrate Orthodox Easter. Here's why these holidays are on different days.

When is Easter? What to know about Christian Holy Week

Easter Sunday 2026 falls on April 5. Find out what stores are open and closed on Easter and Good Friday.