Easter Monday
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Easter Monday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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The race, which is held every Easter Monday, began as a bit of banter between men in a local pub.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2026
Many markets in Asia and Europe were closed for Easter Monday, which coincided with China's Qingming Festival.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Some foreign exchanges will be closed for Easter Monday, including the Euronext Paris and the London Stock Exchange.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
This week, Bayrou proposed eliminating France’s Easter Monday and Victory Day holidays, the latter marking the defeat of Nazi Germany.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2025
The next day, Easter Monday, the office was going to be closed, which meant we wouldn’t be able to move around until Tuesday morning.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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