When is Easter?
Easter is a moveable feast, so it lands on a different date each year. It is defined as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox, which places it between March 22 and April 25. Because of that rule the date shifts each year, and this countdown works out the next Easter Sunday for you.
Easter around the world
Easter is the most important celebration in Christianity, marking the resurrection of Jesus. It is observed with church services, family gatherings and traditions like egg hunts and special meals. Many Eastern Orthodox churches use a slightly different calculation, so their Easter often falls on another date.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter?
Easter Sunday falls between March 22 and April 25, on a different date each year. The countdown above always shows how many days are left until the next one.
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter is tied to the moon: it is the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because the lunar cycle does not match the solar calendar, the date moves from year to year.
How many days until Easter?
The live countdown above shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds until the next Easter Sunday, and rolls over to the following year automatically.