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When is Easter 2024 and when are the school holidays?

Source: Aaron Chown / PA Wire

Easter is the most important date in the Christian calendar, and it’s also a major secular holiday, too.

For Christians, Easter is the day of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

It also marks a four-day bank holiday weekend, giving the opportunity to get away, plan a fun family day out, and eat your body weight in chocolate eggs and bunnies.

Holy Saturday and and Easter Monday.

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