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Easter Monday

American  

noun

  1. the day after Easter, observed as a holiday in some places.

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

Chinese markets were closed for the Qingming Festival while others, including Sydney and Wellington, took a break for Easter Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He died on Easter Monday, following a final tour around St Peter's Square in his popemobile to greet the crowd.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 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

On Easter Monday the rain began again in earnest.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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