Easter Monday
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Easter Monday
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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Just 72 hours on from their eye-catching 2-1 win at fellow high-fliers Middlesbrough, Millwall were the first of the promotion contenders to play on Easter Monday.
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
Some foreign exchanges will be closed for Easter Monday, including the Euronext Paris and the London Stock Exchange.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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
On Easter Monday the rain began again in earnest.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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