For many Christians, Easter is an important holiday within their faith. The holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, occurring after the end of the 40-day period known as Lent.

Church services and prayer are some ways that people observe the holiday. In other cases, some enjoy a more secular celebration of Easter with bunnies, baskets and colorful eggs.

Easter falls on a different day each year. So, when does it occur in 2023? Here's what to know about Easter 2023, plus some info on its history and why it's celebrated.