Sen. Schmitt Proposes Easter Monday Act of 2025

Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt has introduced the Easter Monday Act of 2025, a bill proposing to make Easter Monday a federal holiday in the United States. Schmitt argues that this would allow families to celebrate Easter together, fill the gap between the current federal holidays between Presidents Day and Memorial Day, and potentially boost economic activity by $1.5 to $2 billion. He emphasizes that more than 80% of Americans celebrate Easter, despite only two-thirds identifying as Christian, and sees the holiday as a nonpartisan recognition of a significant cultural tradition. Critics may view the proposal as a potential breach of church-state separation. The bill has been introduced to the Senate Judiciary Committee but further details and its progress remain unclear. If passed, the U.S. would join countries like Canada, Australia, and several European nations that already recognize Easter Monday as a holiday.