Days Until Easter
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
About this date
Unlike Christmas or New Year, Easter Sunday doesn't fall on a fixed calendar date — it's the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which places it anywhere between March 22 and April 25. This page calculates the correct date automatically using the standard ecclesiastical formula, so it's always accurate for the current year without needing an update.
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Why this matters for planning ahead
Because Easter shifts by weeks from year to year, anything scheduled around it — school spring breaks, retail promotions, flight and hotel prices, family gatherings — has to be re-checked annually rather than assumed from last year's dates. A live countdown is often easier than working out the lunar calculation yourself each time.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Easter's date change every year?
Because it's calculated from the lunar calendar (the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox) rather than a fixed calendar date, unlike Christmas or New Year's.
Is this the Western (Gregorian) or Eastern (Orthodox) Easter date?
This page uses the Western/Gregorian calculation, which most commonly-used calendars follow; Orthodox Easter is calculated separately and often falls on a different date.