Many people across the UK, and visitors to the UK, will be looking forward to the Easter holidays. That includes Easter Monday 2023, of course. Young and old alike all appreciate the first big festival of the year – so let Trip.com guide you through the ins and outs of the holiday...
Don't put all your eggs in one basket... Source: Gabe Pierce / unsplash
Brief Introduction About Easter Monday 2023
Easter Monday is, naturally, the day after Easter Sunday! It's enjoyed as a public holiday in many Western countries, including the UK. It may be the end of a long weekend, or perhaps the start of a long week off – either way, there's plenty of fun to be had across the country.
After the religious significance of the preceding holiday, Easter Monday is typically a day to unwind and spend some time with family and friends. Being a public holiday, you'll find there's plenty to do and see around the country on Easter Monday 2023.
The main religious holiday culminates on Easter Sunday, the preceding day, so on Easter Monday 2023, there will be something for everyone to appreciate – believer and non-believer alike.
Easter Monday 2023 is a great opportunity to get together with family or friends and do something a little different. Read on for more information on the background to Easter Monday, as well as a few ideas on how to spend your days off...
Easter chicks and rabbits. Source: Sebastien Staines / unsplash
What is Easter Monday 2023?
Easter Monday traditionally marks the day after the Sunday on which Jesus Christ emerged from the tomb. Although it's not entirely religious, some churches will celebrate it with parades and processions.
Because the date of Easter Monday 2023 is calculated in relation to Holy Week, it is part of that "moveable feast". That means it won't take place on the same date each year – the churches decide the date by making calculations from the calendar.
An Easter bunny? Source: Gary Bendig / unsplash
Date and Day of Easter Monday 2023
In the UK, Easter Monday 2023 will fall on the 10th Apr. Just like Good Friday, Easter Monday is a national holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It's also locally observed in Scotland – so if your council recognises it, like Edinburgh, Falkirk, and Dundee, then you'll enjoy the day off too.
Easter Monday 2023 might be the final day of your Easter holiday, so let Trip.com guide you through the basics of this great holiday.
Your Days Off Over Easter Monday 2023
Easter Monday is at the tail end of the Christian festival of Easter. Holy Week in 2023 runs from Sunday 2nd Apr to Saturday 8th Apr, concluded by Easter Sunday on the 9th Apr. After that, it's Easter Monday – then back to work, for many of us!
That naturally means many will be looking for activities and plans for Easter Monday 2023. Helpfully, Trip.com have a wide range of tours, tickets, restaurants, and attractions to choose from, all across the UK.
A time-honoured tradition in the UK is trying to maximise your days off over Easter. With smart use of annual leave, you can set yourself up for a run of 10 days off.
Making the Most of Your Days Off Over Easter Monday 2023
You could use 4 days of annual leave to take a holiday between Tuesday 11th Apr and Friday 14th Apr. Tacked on to the long bank holiday weekend between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, you'll have a cool 10 days off in a row.
That gives you plenty of time to check out what the UK has to offer. Take a look at Trip.com's deals on the London Eye or a tour of Manchester's music scene, for example. And there's a lot more to choose from, too!
Origin & History About Easter Monday
Celebration of Easter Monday stretches back to the 15th century. After reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus during the crucifixion on Good Friday, and his resurrection on Easter Sunday, Easter Monday became a day for joy.
After Christ rose from the dead, he spent 40 more days on earth. What did he do during this time? According to Christian tradition, he appeared to believers, healed the sick, and spread the word of God. So it's easy to see why this day has become a day of joy and fun.
Easter Monday 2023 might be celebrated traditionally across the country. Kids might take part in egg-rolling races, town parades and festivities, or perhaps just finishing off what's left of their chocolate Easter eggs. And there's always something good on the TV.
But if you're hankering to get out of the house, just take a look at what Trip.com has to offer. Whether you're looking around your own city, or you fancy a trip somewhere a little further afield, Easter Monday 2023 is a great date to travel on.
Easter Monday egg hunts! Source: Frank Zhang / unsplash
Traditional and New Activities on Easter Monday 2023
Most of the great attractions in the UK tick each of those boxes. Let's take a look at a few of them, each of which can make a great choice for Easter Monday 2023.
The Harry Potter books and movies have wowed kids and adults alike for decades, so why not take the family to have a look behind the scenes? The Harry Potter Studio in Watford will feel like a trip to Hogwarts itself, as you see the special effects, the sets, and the characters come to life.
Watford is convenient to London, and public transport there is a breeze. It's a highly popular tourist attraction, as you might imagine, and even includes a trip on a special double-decker bus. Don't miss it!
When it comes to education and beauty, you'll find the British Museum is a treasure trove. With art and artefacts from throughout human history and across all the world's cultures, you could explore its exhibitions for days on end.
Egypt's Rosetta stone, the Grecian Elgin marbles, countless Qing dynasty treasures from China – the articles of the British Museum are not with their controversy, but as of now, there's no better place to see these treasures.
Check out the numerous tours that Trip.com can arrange for you. There are guided tours, walking tours, and even highlights private tours including the Rosetta Stone – the key to languages of the ancient Egyptian world.
Windsor Castle
And if you'd like to take in some of Britain's finest period architecture, then how about a trip to Windsor Castle this Easter Monday 2023?
Situated on a scenic spot south of the River Thames, it's a favoured location of Queen Elizabeth for several months during the year.
Visiting Windsor Castle, you'll be walking around a millennium of architectural history. Exquisite both inside and out, and located among rolling parklands, a trip to Windsor Castle is one you won't forget in a hurry.
Again, you'll find some great tours on offer at Trip.com, with schedules including Bath and Stonehenge, Oxford and Stonehenge, and even private chauffeured Range Rovers.
Stonehenge itself is one of the UK's most ancient sites. A prehistoric monument built on Salisbury Plain, the image of Stonehenge is unmistakable. It is believed to have been built around 3,000BC, and has become a British cultural icon.
If you're in the area, or if you have an interest in the Neolithic dawn of human culture on these islands, then a trip to Stonehenge should be on your list. Easter is a time to remember our traditions, and seeing the magnificent monuments of the early settlers in Britain is certainly one way of doing this.
Stonehenge in the twilight. Source: Jack B / unsplash
Sometimes, of course, it can be tiring walking around countless historical locations. Sometimes we need a little excitement in our lives! So if it's something new and novel you're looking for, to celebrate the end of the Easter holidays in style, Trip.com has a number of recommendations across the UK.
If you prefer rollercoasters to royalty, then why not swap Windsor Castle for Legoland Windsor instead? It's not just toys – one of the most popular attractions there is the exhilarating Dragon Rollercoaster, taking families through the Knights Kingdom.
And if the weather's fine and you'd quite like to get wet and wild, then Britain also has some great water parks to entertain you.
The historic seaside town of Blackpool boasts one of the best – the Sandcastle Waterpark. If you love a good white-knuckle ride, be sure to check out the Master Blaster – at 250m long, it's the world's longest indoor water slide.
If you're across the water in Northern Ireland, then you have a great water park option just outside of Belfast – Let's Go Hydro. This park provides great high-adrenalin, high-impact activities like kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and all kinds of cable sports. There are also monster slides, inflatables, and camping and glamping opportunities here too.
The long weekend from Easter Friday to Easter Monday is the perfect time to get out and visit some of the overlooked gems of these beautiful isles.
For example, why not pay a visit to Northern Ireland – after visiting the Harry Potter Studio in Watford, you can see the Game of Thrones exhibition at Titanic Belfast. It's another great tribute to a much-loved TV series.
You'll also find many of the impressive and imposing locations used in the filming of Game of Thrones dotted around the north of the island – from the dramatic north coast, to the mysterious Dark Hedges, pictured below.
The otherworldly Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland. Source: Zhou Zhifei / unsplash
With Trip.com, enjoy Easter Monday 2023 the way you want to!
On Easter Monday 2023, you're free to do what you want to do. The religious dimension of the Easter period culminates on Easter Sunday, freeing up Easter Monday to be whatever you want it to be.
You can use the day to travel to the lesser-seen regions of the UK – rural Northern Ireland, the highlands of Scotland – and discover there's so much to explore right here in Britain. The whiskey distilleries of Bushmills and the many famous distilleries in Scotland will welcome you any time of the year.
Even if you aren't a whiskey-lover, there's plenty to see across the Western Highlands. Like the island of Skye, there is history running back centuries – and the scenery and language will remind you just how close the British Isles are to one another.
The Isle of Skye. Source: Kyle Pasalskyj / unsplash
In fact, you can see Easter Monday as the gateway to the rest of the year's vacations. The weather is getting warmer. The days are getting longer. So there's every reason to use Easter Monday as a practice summer vacation!
In English, we have a phrase for it: set out as you mean to go on. So start the whole year's holidays in the only way you'll appreciate them – exploring new places, having some fun, and forgetting about work.
Easter Monday is basically the guilty holiday after the serious Easter Weekend. So it's best you get the most time off work (make sure you get that 10 days in a row), forget about the daily commute, and use a free holiday for some free fun!
Bushmills Distillery, Ireland. Source: K. Mitch Hodge / unsplash
FAQ
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When is Easter Monday 2023?
Easter Monday 2023 is on the 10th Apr, 2023. Check Trip.com to find out what's on offer!
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What happened on Easter Monday?
Easter Monday celebrates the day after Christ was resurrected. There's plenty happening on Easter Monday 2023 – check Trip.com!
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Is Easter Monday a bank holiday?
Easter Monday is a bank holiday in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It's a local observance in Scotland – so ask your council! Check Trip.com for more.
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Are shops open on Easter Monday?
Most shops in the UK are open on Easter Monday. Check Trip.com for more details!
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What do people do on Easter Monday?
In the UK, Easter Monday is a bank holiday, many people will use it to travel, family activities, and sightseeing. Check Trip.com!