Easter Monday

noun

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

Examples of Easter Monday in a Sentence

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Francis died on Easter Monday last year after suffering a stroke. ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026 Tuesday was off 12% from the $16.8M rung up on Easter Monday, which again was a record Monday YTD. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026 Easter Monday is a public holiday in many other countries, including Canada and parts of the United Kingdom. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Apr. 2026 When the date of her return was announced at the end of March, weatherman Al Roker commented on the religious significance of Easter Monday. Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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