Easter Monday

noun

: the Monday after Easter observed as a legal holiday in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations and in North Carolina

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Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, following months of health struggles — which included a 38-day hospitalization, where he was treated for double pneumonia. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m. on Easter Monday, April 21, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced. Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Following the news of the pontiff's death on Easter Monday, the King released an official statement via Buckingham Palace. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 18 May 2025 The conclave voted to select him just days after the death of Pope Francis, who died at 88 on Easter Monday. Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Easter Monday

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Easter Monday was in the 15th century

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“Easter Monday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Easter%20Monday. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.

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