Easter Monday
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Easter Monday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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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
A small number of London Overground Lioness Line services from Euston will partially operate on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 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
Drivers have been advised to set off early in the morning, as congestion is likely to be at its worst from 10:00 BST each day between Thursday and Saturday, and on Easter Monday.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
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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