Easter in the UK is a lovely mix of the meaningful and the fun: church services and hot cross buns, spring flowers and chocolate eggs, a four-day weekend and an egg hunt in the garden. Whether you're sending a card to Grandma, a text to friends or a few words to colleagues before the bank holiday, here are Happy Easter messages for every occasion.
Happy Easter wishes for family and friends
These warm, all-purpose Easter wishes work for almost anyone on your list.
Happy Easter! Wishing you a weekend full of sunshine, family time and far too much chocolate.
May this Easter bring you new hope, fresh starts and plenty of reasons to smile.
Sending you springtime wishes and lots of love this Easter. Enjoy every moment of the long weekend.
Happy Easter to one of my favourite people. I hope your day is as sweet as a Creme Egg.
Wishing you a peaceful, joyful Easter surrounded by the people you love.
May the colours of spring brighten your home and the joy of Easter fill your heart.
Happy Easter! Here's to longer days, lighter evenings and a well-earned break.
Thinking of you this Easter and wishing you happiness, health and a basket full of treats.
Short Easter messages for texts
For a quick text or a WhatsApp message, these short Easter wishes do the job beautifully.
Happy Easter! Hope the bunny was generous. x
Wishing you a hoppy Easter weekend!
Happy Easter — enjoy the sunshine and the chocolate!
Easter blessings to you and your family.
Hope you have an egg-cellent Easter!
Sending Easter hugs and springtime smiles.
Happy Easter! Save me a hot cross bun.
Religious Easter messages and blessings
For friends and family who celebrate the Christian meaning of Easter, these religious Easter messages focus on the Resurrection and the hope it brings.
He is risen! Wishing you the joy and peace of the Easter season.
May the risen Christ fill your heart with hope and your home with love this Easter.
Wishing you a blessed Easter, celebrating the new life and the promise of the Resurrection.
May the light of Easter morning shine on you and your family today and always.
Christ is risen, He is risen indeed! Praying for a joyful and blessed Easter for you.
As we remember Christ's sacrifice and celebrate His victory, may God's love surround you this Easter.
Wishing you faith, hope and love this Easter, and the quiet joy of an empty tomb.
Easter messages for children
Little ones love a card from the Easter Bunny. These Easter wishes for kids are perfect to tuck into a basket or write on an egg-hunt clue.
Happy Easter! The Easter Bunny says you've been brilliant this year.
Hop, hop, hooray — it's Easter Day! Have the best egg hunt ever.
Wishing you a basket full of chocolate and a day full of fun. Happy Easter!
Some bunny loves you very much! Happy Easter, sweetheart.
Happy Easter to our favourite little chick. Don't eat all the eggs before lunch!
Easter messages for colleagues
Before the long weekend, a short note to the team or clients is always appreciated.
Wishing you a relaxing Easter weekend and a well-deserved break.
Happy Easter from all of us — enjoy the bank holidays!
Have a lovely Easter, and see you refreshed on Tuesday.
Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful Easter.
What to write in an Easter card
Easter cards don't need to be long. A simple formula works well: a greeting, a personal line and a warm sign-off.
- Greeting: "Happy Easter, Aunt Sue!"
- Personal line: "I hope the garden is looking lovely — we can't wait to see it in the summer."
- Wish: "Wishing you a peaceful, sunny weekend."
- Sign-off: "With love from all of us."
If you're giving chocolate or a small gift, a short message on the tag is enough: "A little treat for a lovely friend. Happy Easter!"
Easter traditions in the UK
Easter falls on a different date each year because it follows the lunar calendar — it is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. In 2027, Easter Sunday is on 28 March, with Good Friday on 26 March and Easter Monday on 29 March.
Good Friday and Easter Monday are bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland, Good Friday is a bank holiday but Easter Monday is not. Traditions include hot cross buns on Good Friday, Easter egg hunts in gardens and parks, Easter bonnet parades at primary schools, simnel cake with its eleven marzipan balls, and a family roast — often lamb — on Easter Sunday. Many people also attend a church service on Easter morning.
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