How many days until Easter?
There are 174 days until Easter 2027, which falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027. That is 24 weeks and 6 days, or 117 business days.
Easter: dates for the next 10 years
| Year | Date | Orthodox Easter |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Sunday, May 2, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 |
| 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 | Sunday, April 8, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, April 21, 2030 | Sunday, April 28, 2030 |
| 2031 | Sunday, April 13, 2031 | Sunday, April 13, 2031 |
| 2032 | Sunday, March 28, 2032 | Sunday, May 2, 2032 |
| 2033 | Sunday, April 17, 2033 | Sunday, April 24, 2033 |
| 2034 | Sunday, April 9, 2034 | Sunday, April 9, 2034 |
| 2035 | Sunday, March 25, 2035 | Sunday, April 29, 2035 |
| 2036 | Sunday, April 13, 2036 | Sunday, April 20, 2036 |
Related dates
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | 128 days away |
|---|---|---|
| Start of spring | Saturday, March 20, 2027 | 166 days away |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | 167 days away |
| Good Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 | 172 days away |
How the date of Easter is set
Easter Sunday is a moveable feast. In Western churches it falls on the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21, so it can be anywhere from March 22 to April 25. Orthodox churches use the Julian calendar for the calculation, so Orthodox Easter is often one to five weeks later, and sometimes on the same day.
Key dates before Easter
- Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 10, 2027) starts Lent, 46 days before Easter.
- Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 21, 2027) begins Holy Week.
- Good Friday (Friday, March 26, 2027) is not a federal holiday, but US stock markets are closed and some states and schools give the day off.
Easter Monday is a public holiday in the UK, Canada (for some workers), Australia and much of Europe, but not in the United States.
Deadlines and rules mentioned here are summaries for general information, not legal, financial or medical advice. See our methodology and official sources, and confirm important dates with the relevant agency.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Easter change every year?
Because it is tied to the first full moon on or after March 21, as calculated by the church. The moon’s cycle does not line up with the calendar, so the date moves between March 22 and April 25.
Is Easter a federal holiday?
No. Easter Sunday is not a federal holiday, and neither is Good Friday, although most offices are already closed on Sundays.
When is Orthodox Easter?
Orthodox Easter is calculated with the Julian calendar, so it is often one or more weeks after Western Easter. Occasionally both fall on the same Sunday.
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