How Many Days Until Easter?
That's 25 weeks and 2 days
There are 177 days until Easter on Sunday, March 28, 2027. That is 25 weeks and 2 days — roughly 5.8 months, or 4,248 hours.
Counted from today (not including today). This page updates automatically — last rebuilt October 2, 2026.
Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21. See the March 28th countdown for facts and history about the date itself.
Easter Dates for the Next 6 Years
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | March 28, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | April 16, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | April 1, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | April 21, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | April 13, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | March 28, 2032 | Sunday |
About Easter
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and is the most important feast in the Christian calendar. Its date moves every year: Western churches place it on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21, so it always falls between March 22 and April 25.
Interesting Facts About Easter
Western Easter can fall as early as March 22 and as late as April 25.
Eastern Orthodox churches calculate Easter with the Julian calendar, so their Easter is often one or more weeks later.
The White House Easter Egg Roll has been held since 1878, when President Rutherford B. Hayes opened the White House lawn to children.
The Easter Bunny tradition was brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s.
Decorated eggs have symbolized new life and rebirth for centuries.
How People Celebrate Easter
Attending a sunrise or Easter Sunday church service
Hunting for Easter eggs
Dyeing and decorating eggs
Filling Easter baskets with candy and small gifts
Sharing an Easter dinner of ham or lamb with family
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Easter 2027?
As of October 2, 2026, there are 177 days until Easter on Sunday, March 28, 2027 — that's 25 weeks and 2 days. The countdown at the top of this page updates live.
When is Easter 2027?
Easter 2027 is on Sunday, March 28, 2027.
When is Easter 2028?
Easter 2028 is on Sunday, April 16, 2028.
How is the date of Easter determined?
Easter is celebrated the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21, so the calendar date changes every year.