Happy Easter Wishes | 102 Examples & Context

The most common way to wish someone a happy Easter is simply “Happy Easter!” This is the standard greeting used for this Christian holiday.

That said, there are many more happy Easter wishes that add a more personal, funny, or religious touch.

What Is Easter?

Easter is one of the most significant holidays in the Christian calendar. It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, symbolizing victory over death and sin. It is a day for joy, reflection, and renewal.

Easter is a moveable feast, meaning its date changes each year. It is celebrated on the first Sunday after the first full moon after March 21st. Easter can therefore fall anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th.

Although Easter is a religious holiday, it has been secularized in some countries as a spring holiday. Some modern Easter traditions include dying eggs, egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, and Easter baskets full of candy.

Happy Easter wishes

If you don’t want to use happy Easter, you can try one of the following phrases.

1. Have a good Easter!
2. Have a wonderful Easter!
3. Have a beautiful Easter!
4. Have an amazing Easter!
5. I hope you have a great Easter.
6. Happy Easter and happy Spring!
7. Wishing you a joyous Easter.
8. Wishing you the best on this important day.
9. Wishing you a lot of happiness this Easter.
10. May you have a happy and special Easter.
11. Happy Easter to whoever celebrates.
12. Sending happy Easter wishes to everyone celebrating today.

Easter wishes for family and friends

For family and friends, you may want to make your happy Easter wishes more heartfelt.

13. Wishing a very special Easter to you and yours.
14. Wishing a happy and joyful Easter to all my family, friends, and neighbors.
15. Thinking of you and your family this Easter. Have a great day!
16. Happy Easter to all! I’m so happy we could celebrate this special day all together.
17. Happy Easter! May your day be full of sunny weather, chocolate eggs, and great memories.
18. Happy Easter! Wishing you peace on this special day and every day.
19. Happy Easter! Can’t wait to see you later!
20. May your Easter be filled with laughter, love, and beautiful moments together.
21. May you have a cozy day filled with family, food, and reflection.
22. May your Easter be filled with the joy and peace that you deserve.
23. May you enjoy this day surrounded by friends, family, and a wonderful brunch!
24. I hope the Easter Bunny gives you all the sweet treats you deserve.
25. Thanks for bringing joy to my life. Happy Easter!

Funny Easter wishes

If you’d like to add a sense of humor to your happy Easter greetings, consider these funny Easter wishes and puns.

26. Hoppy Easter!
27. Don’t worry, be hoppy. Happy Easter!
28. I’m so hoppy to be spending Easter with you.
29. Wishing you an egg-cellent Easter!
30. Have an egg-citing Easter!
31. Have an eggs-traordinary Easter!
32. Happy Easter! You are egg-stra special to me.
33. Happy Easter to some-bunny I love dearly!
34. Happy Easter to my favorite little bunny!
35. May your Easter be as sweet as the candy in your basket.
36. Why did the Easter egg hide? Because it was a little chicken! Happy Easter!
37. How does the Easter Bunny get around? By hare-plane.
38. Easter is the one time of year it’s okay to put all your eggs in one basket. Just don’t drop it!
39. Where’s the Easter Bunny’s favorite place to get brunch? IHOP.
40. What is the Easter Bunny’s jewelry made of? 14-carrot gold.
41. Why did the chicken cross the road? To meet up with her Peeps.

Happy Easter religious wishes

If the person you want to wish a happy Easter is devout, consider using these religious happy Easter wishes.

42. Hallelujah! He is risen!
43. He is risen! May this Easter bring you closer to the grace and love of our Savior.
44. Rejoice! Today we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, our Savior!
45. Join us as we sing His praises this Easter Sunday.
46. As you go about your Easter, spread the Word of peace and love.
47. Let us remember His greatest miracle this Easter Sunday.
48. May the risen Christ fill your heart with peace, joy, and everlasting hope.
49. May your Easter be filled with love, faith, and commemoration.
50. May the glory of the resurrection bring you and your loved ones abundant blessings.
51. May the Easter miracle bring you peace and joy.
52. May the resurrection of Jesus Christ renew your spirit and bring you closer to Him.
53. As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may your heart be filled with His eternal love and peace.
54. I hope you feel His love and light shining over today and all days.
55. I hope this Easter renews your faith and leads you to His grace.
56. He died so we may live again. Let us celebrate His love today.

Happy Easter quotes

If you’d like some quotes to use when wishing people a happy Easter, here are some from both secular and religious figures.

57. “Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy.” —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
58. “Easter egg hunts are proof that children can find things when they really want.” —Anonymous
59. “Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul.” —Victor Hugo
60. “I still believe in Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and true love. Don’t even try to tell me different.” —Dolly Parton
61. “Even the smallest one can change the world.” —Peter Rabbit
62. “Good idea: finding the Easter eggs on Easter. Bad idea: finding the Easter eggs on Christmas.” —Jack Handey
63. “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.” —William Shakespeare
64. “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” —Henri Matisse
65. “Let us rejoice.” —Psalm: 118
66. “The great gift of Easter is hope.” —Basil C. Hume
67. “He is not here; he has risen!” —Luke 24:6
68. “Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.” —Pope John Paul II
69. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” —John 3:16
70. “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” — Martin Luther
71. “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” —St. Augustine

Inspirational Easter messages

These happy Easter wishes add an inspiring or uplifting touch.

72. Embrace the beauty of fresh starts this Easter.
73. Wishing you an Easter filled with hope, happiness, and possibility.
74. Easter is a reminder that every day is a new beginning.
75. Spring is proof that even after the darkest days, beauty and growth return. Happy Easter!
76. Easter teaches us that no matter what, we always have the chance to start again.
77. Easter symbolizes renewal—take this time to refresh your mind and spirit.
78. May this season of renewal bring you fresh energy, creative ideas, and moments of happiness.
79. This Easter, reflect on how far you’ve come and all the growth ahead.
80. Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, let this Easter be your time to shine.
81. Enjoy the little things this Easter—bright flowers, warm sunshine, and time with loved ones.

Happy Easter wishes in other languages

If you want to use the translation of happy Easter in another language, try one of these phrases.

82. Joyeuses Pâques! (French)
83. Buona Pasqua! (Italian)
84. Feliz Páscoa! (Portuguese)
85. Paşte Fericit! (Romanian)
86. Frohe Ostern! (German)
87. Vrolijk Pasen! (Dutch)
88. God påske! (Norwegian)
89. Glad påsk! (Swedish)
90. Glædelig påske! (Danish)
91. Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych! (Polish)
92. Счастливой Пасхи! / Schastlivoy Paskhi! (Russian)
93. Mutlu Paskalyalar! (Turkish)

How to say happy Easter in Spanish

To say happy Easter in Spanish, you can use:

94. ¡Feliz Pascua! [Happy Easter!]
95. ¡Feliz Semana Santa! [Happy Holy Week!]
96. ¡Que pases una feliz Pascua! [Have a happy Easter!]
97. ¡Que tengas una muy buena Semana Santa! [Have a very good Holy Week!]
98. ¡Bendiciones en esta Pascua! [Blessings this Easter!]

How to say happy Easter in Greek

To say happy Easter in Greek, consider the following options. These phrases can be used before Easter:

99. Καλό Πάσχα! / Kaló Páscha! [Happy Easter!]
100. Καλή Ανάσταση! / Kalí Anástasi! [Happy Resurrection!]

And on Easter Sunday, you can use:

101. Χριστός Ανέστη! / Christós Anésti! [Christ is risen!]
102. Αληθώς Ανέστη! / Alithos Anesti! [Truly, He is risen!] – This is used solely as a reply to “Christós Anésti.”

FAQs for the article Happy Easter Wishes

Do you say happy Good Friday?

No, “happy Good Friday” is not typically used.

Good Friday is a solemn day in the Christian tradition, commemorating the death of Jesus.

Therefore, the tone is usually more respectful or reflective. You might wish someone a “blessed” or “peaceful” Good Friday.

Once it is Easter, the tone changes to celebratory, so you can say happy Easter.

Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to help you find other ways to send wishes during these holidays.

What are some happy Palm Sunday wishes?

Some happy Palm Sunday wishes are:

• Happy Palm Sunday!
• Blessed Palm Sunday!
• Have a peaceful Palm Sunday.
• May the spirit of Palm Sunday bring you joy, hope, and blessings.
• May the wonders of the Holy Week fill your hearts with peace and love.
• Happy Palm Sunday and sending you happy Easter wishes for next week!

You can also use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other ways to express your Palm Sunday wishes.

Is Easter capitalized?

Yes, “Easter” is capitalized.

The word “Easter” can work as a noun (e.g., “They’re spending Easter in California”) or an adjective (e.g., “The children created cards to send their family Easter wishes”).

Regardless of use, it’s always capitalized.

QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can catch any errors you make with capitalization.

How do you spell Easter?

“Easter” is spelled “E-a-s-t-e-r.” 

This word is always capitalized, regardless of whether it’s used as a noun (e.g., We had a nice Easter”) or an adjective (e.g., “These are some Easter wishes”).

If you have trouble remembering how to spell “Easter,” think of how you spell the word “east.” Or use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to spell it perfectly every time.