When is Easter?
Easter has no fixed date. Western churches celebrate it on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring, using a set church calculation, which places it between 22 March and 25 April. Orthodox churches base their calculation on the older Julian calendar, so Orthodox Easter often falls one or more weeks later, although in some years both are celebrated on the same Sunday.
Bunnies, eggs and spring symbols
Many Easter emojis come from springtime traditions. Eggs ๐ฅ and the nest with eggs ๐ชบ symbolize new life, and decorating them is a custom in many countries, from intricately painted eggs in Central and Eastern Europe to dyed eggs in North America. The idea of a bunny ๐ฐ delivering eggs comes from German folklore. Chicks ๐ฃ, lambs ๐ and tulips ๐ท complete the picture of spring.
Easter greetings for every audience
For family and friends who celebrate the religious holiday, โ๏ธ, ๐๏ธ or ๐ alongside โHappy Easterโ is respectful and warm. For a lighter, secular greeting, bunnies, chicks and chocolate work for everyone, including coworkers and kids. A spring-themed message with ๐ท and โ๏ธ is a nice middle ground if you are not sure how someone celebrates the weekend.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Easter egg emoji?
There is no decorated Easter egg emoji yet. Most people use ๐ฅ egg, ๐ชบ nest with eggs or ๐ฃ hatching chick instead, often paired with the ๐จ artist palette to suggest freshly painted eggs.
What is the Easter bunny emoji?
Both ๐ฐ rabbit face and ๐ rabbit are used for the Easter bunny. The face is cuter and more popular in greetings, while the full rabbit works well for hopping, egg-hunt and general spring messages.
Which emojis express the religious meaning of Easter?
Christians often use โ๏ธ latin cross, โช church, ๐ folded hands, ๐๏ธ dove and ๐ sunrise, which recalls the early-morning services celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. They pair well with greetings like โHe is risenโ.