39 Easter Wishes and Messages for Cards and Texts
Choose a religious or secular Easter message that fits the person receiving it. These 39 wishes are labeled by tone and recipient so you can copy one into a card or text, then add a personal line if you like.
A little Easter hello from me to you.
Easter Dates and Basics
- Western Easter Sunday: Sunday, March 28, 2027. In 2028, it falls on Sunday, April 16.
- Why the date moves: Easter is the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, the first full moon on or after March 21 in the church calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, Easter can fall from March 22 to April 25.
- Related Western dates in 2027: Good Friday is March 26. Easter Monday is March 29.
- Orthodox Easter: Also called Pascha, it falls on Sunday, May 2, 2027. Many Orthodox churches use the Julian calendar to calculate it, so it often falls later. In 2028, Orthodox and Western Easter share the same date, Sunday, April 16.
- US holiday status: Easter Sunday is not a US federal holiday. It falls on a Sunday.
Religious and Secular Traditions
- Religious observances: For Christians, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many attend church services, including sunrise services. A traditional greeting is "He is risen," often answered with "He is risen indeed."
- Secular celebrations: In the US, Easter is also widely observed with egg hunts and baskets. Decorating eggs or sharing a family meal can be part of a spring gathering. "Happy Easter" is a common greeting.
Easter Wishes & Messages
“He is risen. He is risen indeed. Glad we get to share that hope this Easter.”
“Thinking of you as you head to church this Sunday. I hope the service gives you time to reflect on what Easter means to you.”
“I wish I could sit beside you at the sunrise service. I'll be thinking of you as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.”
“My prayer this Easter is that God gives you rest when you're worried and strength for the day ahead.”
“I always look for you in our pew. Celebrating the risen Christ with you is one of my favorite parts of Easter.”
“You don't have to put on a cheerful face for Easter. I'm praying that remembering Jesus rose from the dead gives you hope, even if today is hard.”
“When you tuck the church bulletin away, I hope something from the service stays with you. Jesus is risen, and that hope goes with you into Monday.”
“Save yourself the seat by the window at Easter dinner. You can keep an eye on spring while someone else passes the potatoes.”
“I hope your carton of dyed eggs has at least one that turned out the way you planned. Mine are mostly brown.”
“Hope Easter brings weather good enough to leave your spring coat on the hook. Enjoy a little time outside.”
“There's a chocolate rabbit with your name on it. Hope you get a quiet minute to eat the ears first.”
“Sending tulips for your kitchen counter and a little Easter hello. Wish I could drop them off myself.”
“Happy Easter. Hope breakfast lasts long enough for a second cup of coffee.”
“Mom and Dad, I still look forward to your ham dinner like I did as a kid. I'll help clear the table this time.”
“Grandma and Grandpa, save me a spot beside you. Easter lunch is better when I can hear your stories without shouting across the table.”
“I still think you had help finding the best eggs when we were kids. Looking forward to another Easter with you, even if you get the biggest one again.”
“You brought out the good serving platter again. I know how much work Easter dinner takes, and I'm glad you made room for us.”
“Your basket is waiting by the door. I can't wait to see what you find at the backyard egg hunt.”
“Your old ceramic bunny is on the shelf again. You're always part of Easter here, even when you have plans of your own.”
“Come over for a slice of carrot cake if you have a gap in your Easter plans. No need to bring anything.”
“I'd save you the last peanut butter egg. That's how much I like you.”
“Hope you get a long walk after Easter lunch. I'd like the full report on whose dog stole a dinner roll.”
“If your Easter plan is takeout on the couch, I hope you get the good blanket. Enjoy doing Sunday your way.”
“Hope you get to close the laptop and enjoy your Easter plans. The spreadsheet can wait.”
“Enjoy your Easter weekend. I hope you get some time away from your inbox.”
“Before I sign off for the weekend, have a good Easter. Thanks for being so easy to work with.”
“To everyone celebrating Easter, enjoy your Sunday. Hope you get to put your phone down for a while.”
“Let's fit in a video call during Easter lunch. I want to see who ended up at the kids' table this time.”
“I'll miss the sound of your screen door opening on Easter. Save me a story from dinner for our next call.”
“We'll be in different churches this Easter, but I'll be thinking of you when the first hymn starts. I'm grateful we share the hope of the risen Christ.”
“He is risen. Sending you love as we celebrate Jesus today.”
“Happy Easter, save me a cookie.”
“Hope the rolls reach your end of the Easter table while they're still hot.”
“A little Easter hello from my kitchen to yours.”
“Praying you find a quiet moment with God this Easter Sunday.”
“I got you an Easter basket. At the moment, it's mostly wrappers.”
“Hope your Easter egg hunt starts at a reasonable hour. Ours began with a flashlight.”
“Our rain plan for the Easter egg hunt is ready. The eggs are indoors, and the dog is guarding the couch.”
“Enjoy your Easter dinner. Tomorrow every shelf in the fridge belongs to a hard-boiled egg.”
Things to Avoid
- ⚠️Check the label before copying. A religious message can feel wrong to someone who prefers a secular greeting, and a secular one may miss what a person of faith wants to hear.
- ⚠️If someone will be in church, acknowledge the meaning of the day instead of making the whole message about candy.
- ⚠️Don't assume every Christian celebrates on the Western date. Orthodox Easter can fall later, so check when your recipient observes it.
- ⚠️Go easy on bunny puns. One small joke usually works better than a card full of them.
Tips for Sending an Easter Wish
- ✓Choose religious or secular wording on purpose. The family and workplace groups here are secular; faith-based options have explicit labels.
- ✓Send your wish before Easter Sunday or on the morning of the recipient's celebration.
- ✓Mention one specific plan, such as sharing a meal or attending a service together.
- ✓If your card is running late, send a short text. A simple "Thinking of you this Easter" is enough.