How many days until Easter?
Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027.
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How the date of Easter is set
- Start from March 21, the church's fixed spring equinox.
- Find the first church full moon on or after it, taken from tables that track the moon.
- Easter is the next Sunday, so it falls between March 22 and April 25.
Easter dates, 2027 to 2036
| Year | Ash Wed | Good Friday | Easter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Feb 10 | Mar 26 | Mar 28 |
| 2028 | Mar 1 | Apr 14 | Apr 16 |
| 2029 | Feb 14 | Mar 30 | Apr 1 |
| 2030 | Mar 6 | Apr 19 | Apr 21 |
| 2031 | Feb 26 | Apr 11 | Apr 13 |
| 2032 | Feb 11 | Mar 26 | Mar 28 |
| 2033 | Mar 2 | Apr 15 | Apr 17 |
| 2034 | Feb 22 | Apr 7 | Apr 9 |
| 2035 | Feb 7 | Mar 23 | Mar 25 |
| 2036 | Feb 27 | Apr 11 | Apr 13 |
Days until Easter 2027 from key dates
| From | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 147 | 21 weeks |
| Christmas (Dec 25) | 93 | 13 weeks and 2 days |
| New Year's Day (Jan 1) | 86 | 12 weeks and 2 days |
| Ash Wednesday (Feb 10) | 46 | 6 weeks and 4 days |
| Valentine's Day (Feb 14) | 42 | 6 weeks |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 27 | 3 weeks and 6 days |
| St. Patrick's Day (Mar 17) | 11 | 1 week and 4 days |
| Palm Sunday (Mar 21) | 7 | 1 week |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Easter 2027?
Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday is Friday, March 26, 2027 and Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Easter 2028 is Sunday, April 16, 2028.
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter is the first Sunday after the church's full moon that falls on or after March 21. The full moon comes from fixed tables, not from the sky, so the date moves with the lunar cycle and the weekday.
What is the earliest and latest date for Easter?
March 22 to April 25. Over the next ten years, the earliest is Sunday, March 25, 2035 and the latest Sunday, April 21, 2030.
Is Easter or Good Friday a federal holiday?
Neither. Federal law lists eleven legal public holidays and Easter weekend is not among them. Easter is always a Sunday; Good Friday is a regular workday for federal offices, though some states and employers give it off.
How many days from New Year's Day to Easter 2027?
86 days: 12 weeks and 2 days. Lent runs 46 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday.