Sometimes the most difficult part about celebrating Easter is knowing what day it falls upon, so this year we’re giving you a heads up! Easter is on Sunday, April 5th in 2026, which is just a few weeks away. If you’re planning on a holiday getaway, you might want to start getting those plans in gear soon! And after a long winter’s break, our New England Vacation Rentals holiday escapes have been refreshed, renewed, and are simply waiting to celebrate with you. Can you imagine a better way to enjoy this very important occasion than Easter 2026 on Cape Cod? We can’t, especially knowing all the different ways you can celebrate around the Cape. This guide may help convince you, if you haven’t completely committed to your decision yet!

In This Piece:

  • Why Spend Easter on Cape Cod?
  • Practical Planning Tips for Easter on Cape Cod
  • Easter Sunday Brunch Train
  • Easter Egg Hunts
  • Easter Feasts
  • Sunrise Services
  • Celebrating with New England Vacation Rentals
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Easter on Cape Cod

Why Spend Easter on Cape Cod?

Spending Easter on Cape Cod is a wonderful way to welcome spring while enjoying meaningful time with family and friends! The Cape begins to come alive this time of year, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and seasonal events like Easter brunches, egg hunts, and meaningful services. Many local restaurants and attractions reopen for the season, and our vacation rentals offer the perfect setting for intimate celebrations. That means you can host Easter brunch, hide eggs in the yard, or take a peaceful sunrise walk along the beach. Interested in learning more about our homes? Browse our vacation rentals!

Practical Planning Tips for Easter on Cape Cod

Here are some practical tips for planning your Easter vacation!

  • Book early: Easter is popular for families, and our best vacation rentals go fast.
  • Check event schedules: Egg hunts, brunches, and services often happen Saturday or early Sunday!
  • Make dining reservations: Easter brunch and dinner fill up quickly.
  • Pack for spring weather: Bring layers for cool mornings and warmer afternoons.
  • Choose the right rental: Look for a full kitchen and yard to keep Easter traditions easy and fun!

Easter Sunday Brunch Train

Hoppy Easter! Looking for a fun way to spend the holiday? Hop on board the Easter Brunch Train. This festive ride offers a three-course meal as it rolls along Cape Cod. Scenic and relaxing, it’s a great way to get to see the Cape.

  • Cost: Prices start at $54.99 for kids, and $74.99 for adults
  • Where: 252 Main Street, Hyannis, MA
  • When: April 5, 2026

Easter Egg Hunts

Many families are hesitant about traveling over the Easter holiday for a variety of reasons, including the fact that their young children may miss out on their favorite part of the holiday, the Easter egg hunt. Fortunately, we on Cape Cod have children too, and everyone is invited to partake in these eggstra-special events! Held the day before Easter, scenic and popular egg hunt in Brewster at the Ocean Edge Resort is a great choice, and it’s free! The fun starts at 9:00 AM. Historically, Chatham has held its own free egg hunt at Kate Gould Park, also on the Saturday before Easter, as does Harwich, and many other Cape Cod villages and towns.

  • Cost: Free!
  • Where: Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club 2907 Main St, Brewster, MA 02631
  • When: April 4, 2026, 9:00 AM

Learn more About Cape Cod Easter

Easter Feasts

Although the chocolate bunny and Reese’s Eggs are often the highlight of our holiday celebrations, the Easter feast is something we all look forward too—just not the cooking of said feast! Many restaurants on Cape Cod are open on Easter, offering a special Easter brunch, including Brickhouse Restaurant. This Caribbean-inspired seafood eatery and grill serves up a delicious Easter buffet that includes everything from Parmesan Panko Crusted Baked Haddock, to mussels and creamy mac and cheese. Yum! Brax Landing Restaurant at 705 MA-28 in Harwich Port has historically been open for a special Easter Dinner, as has the Old Yarmouth Inn, located at 223 MA-6A in Yarmouth Port. It’s still a little early for most restaurants to report their menus, but we can promise they will all be delicious!

Sunrise Services

Another reason many families don’t travel for the Easter holiday is their reluctance to miss out on their most cherished tradition, the sunrise service. There’s no reason that you will have to skip the service during your stay on Cape Cod; we offer pretty much all denominations of churches, and all welcome guests warmly! The comfort received when worshipping outside as the sun rises over the Cape sticks with you for months to come and having the opportunity to make new friends while doing so is a priceless one.

Celebrating with New England Vacation Rentals

Cape Cod Vacation Rental

Featured Rental: Bay Breeze: Bay Breeze is a 4-bedroom home perfect for a big group! Enjoy time in a hot tub and a big Easter dinner in the large kitchen!

Cape Cod Vacation Rental

Featured Rental: The Dragonfly. The Dragonfly is another lovely home with ample room for an Easter get-together! Bring together cousins and grandparents in this rental that sleeps 10. Perfect for an Easter holiday!

The best part about your Easter getaway on Cape Cod is knowing you don’t have to leave the boundaries of your vacation rental to celebrate in all the ways you love most. Our family vacation homes offer all the comforts of home, which in many cases include a large yard that is perfect for hiding Easter eggs! Your children won’t miss a thing as they search for colorful eggs in the crook of the tree overlooking the patio, under the arm of the Adirondack chair on the porch, or next to the brightly colored bocce balls found on the court that belongs to at least one of our favorite rentals.

Book an Easter Stay!

The fully equipped kitchens offer the perfect place to create the Easter brunch of your dreams; load up on foodstuffs at any of the grocery stores near your rental and cook to your heart’s content! The grocery store is a great place to pick up ingredients for your kids’ Easter baskets, but if you want to add something extra-special to their baskets, plan a visit to Ducks in the Window, located at 507 Main Street in Chatham. Find the “Easter” duck that best matches your child’s personality and prepare to see the look of joy wash over their face at their first glimpse! The ducks from this store are world famous, and if you pick up one for yourself while you’re there, trust us, no one will blame you one bit!

For those who choose a beachside Easter escape, a sunrise walk on the shores is the perfect way to share some personal time with a loved one.

For an Easter That’s Most Memorable

Choosing to stay with New England Vacation Rentals during your Cape Cod holiday escape is the best way to ensure this Easter will be one you will never forget! Be sure to #bookNEVRDirect by giving us a call to reserve your special holiday cottage today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Easter on Cape Cod

When is Easter in 2026?

Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026, making it a perfect early‑spring getaway opportunity just a few weeks after winter winds down.

Why is Cape Cod a great place to spend Easter?

Easter on Cape Cod offers a refreshing mix of springtime scenery, seasonal events, and quality time with loved ones. Many businesses begin reopening, the crowds are lighter than summer, and vacation homes provide a cozy, celebratory setting for the holiday.