What date was Easter Saturday 2012?
April 8
List of dates for Easter
| Year | Western | Eastern |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | April 12 | April 19 |
| 2010 | April 4 | |
| 2011 | April 24 | |
| 2012 | April 8 | April 15 |
How many times has Easter been April 12?
Years, By Easter Sunday’s Date
| March 22nd | |
|---|---|
| April 11th | 1909, 1971, 1982, 1993 |
| April 12th | 1903, 1914, 1925, 1936, 1998 |
| April 13th | 1941, 1952 |
| April 14th | 1963, 1968, 1974 |
How do you calculate the date of Easter?
As a moveable feast, the date of Easter is determined in each year through a calculation known as computus (Latin for ‘computation’). Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, which is the first full moon on or after 21 March (a fixed approximation of the March equinox).
Why is Easter different each year?
The date of Easter Sunday depends on the spring equinox Unlike Christmas, the date of Easter is subject to change, as its date is determined by a lunisolar calendar.
Why does Easter change every year?
When is the first day of Easter in 2012?
Easter 2012. Sunday, April 8 Photo by Pēteris. Easter (Easter Sunday) or Pascha is the oldest and most important Christian feast, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament.
What was the date of Easter in 2011?
The date for Easter Sunday 2011 is April 24. The modern calendar allows for 35 possible dates for Easter Sunday, between March 22 and April 25. The earliest Easter date is a rarity, having last taken place in 1818 and it won’t happen again for another 200 years.
When did Easter fall on the same day in 2014?
Western and Orthodox Easter on the same date. Despite using calendars that are apart by 13 days, Easter 2014 fell on the same date. According to the Western (Gregorian) calendar, the first Paschal Full Moon after the Spring Equinox (March 20) fell on Monday, April 14, 2014. The following Sunday, April 20, was, therefore, Easter Day.
What are the holidays in the United States in 2012?
Holidays and Observances in United States in 2012 Date Name Type Jan 1 Sunday New Year’s Day Federal Holiday Jan 2 Monday Day off for New Year’s Day Federal Holiday Jan 6 Friday Epiphany Christian Jan 7 Saturday Orthodox Christmas Day Orthodox