The Easter season is the most joyful time of the liturgical year, and the vestment colors reflect that. From the Easter Vigil to Pentecost, here's what to wear.
Easter Season Vestment Colors
| Day | Color | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Vigil | White or Gold | Most solemn celebration |
| Easter Sunday | White or Gold | The Resurrection |
| Octave of Easter | White or Gold | Eight days of celebration |
| Divine Mercy Sunday | White | Second Sunday of Easter |
| Ascension | White | Christ ascends into heaven |
| Pentecost | Red | Descent of the Holy Spirit |
What I Recommend
For Easter, use your best vestments. If you have a gold chasuble, this is the time to use it. White with gold embroidery is a beautiful alternative. And don't forget red for Pentecost — the birthday of the Church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use gold vestments for the entire Easter season?
A: Gold is permitted for any celebration where white is used. Many parishes use gold for Easter Sunday and the Octave, then switch to white for the rest of the season.
Conclusion
The Easter season is a time of great joy. Your vestments should reflect that — white and gold for the Resurrection, red for Pentecost. Celebrate with dignity and beauty.
Browse our Easter vestment collection — white, gold, and red chasubles, stoles, and dalmatics.