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. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026 When Guthrie anchors the Today show on Easter Monday, a major break in the case withstanding, the Christian spillover-holiday will mark the 65th day since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 Banks, the post office and the stock market remain open on Easter Monday. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026 Francis died the following morning, Easter Monday, after suffering a stroke. ABC News, 29 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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