Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday is part of the Easter celebrations and will be observed on Sunday, the 20th of April 2025.

Easter Sunday is the biggest day of this four-holiday weekend as it is a public holiday on which families and friends gather to give chocolate eggs and enjoy a relaxing day together.

The four-day Easter holiday occurs as part of a Christian festival that, according to tradition, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from death. According to the New Testament, this occurred on what is now known as Easter Sunday, the third day of his burial in 30AD.

The Easter long weekend in Australia will be celebrated with several public holidays, starting with Good Friday on the 18th of April, Easter Saturday on the 19th of April, Easter Sunday on the 20th of April and Easter Monday on the 21st of April. This creates a 4-day long weekend for Australians, meaning many families use this time to travel and spend time with their family and friends.

Even though most stores close on Good Friday, most supermarkets and shopping centres open for business on Easter Sunday. Movie theatres, restaurants, petrol stations, and many attractions in Sydney, including SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, also remain open.

Thousands of people travel during the Easter long weekend, so there is a lot of traffic, and accommodation books up quickly. If you want to take a holiday over the long weekend, click the link below to find the best accommodation deals. Don’t hesitate, as holiday accommodation is very popular during this time.