Easter Monday
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Easter Monday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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And when Fulwood Amateurs kicked off at home against Thornton Cleveleys in the North West Counties First Division North on Easter Monday, 54 years after his first non-league match, Tony's epic quest was complete.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 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
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
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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