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Easter Monday

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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

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Judith Troughton, owner of Prysor Service Station, said someone filled a car with £50 worth of diesel and allegedly left without paying on Easter Monday.

From BBC Apr. 16, 2026

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

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

On Easter Monday the rain began again in earnest.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

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