🐰 Countdown to Easter 2027
Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027
When Is Easter 2027?
Easter 2027 is on Sunday, March 28, 2027. Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date varies each year, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
Easter Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Apr 20, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Mar 28, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Apr 16, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Apr 1, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Apr 21, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Apr 13, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Mar 28, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | Apr 17, 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | Apr 9, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | Mar 25, 2035 | Sunday |
| 2036 | Apr 13, 2036 | Sunday |
About Easter
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The date varies each year, falling on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. Traditions include Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny, church services, and spring celebrations.
History & Origins of Easter
Easter is the oldest and most important Christian holiday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion. The date is determined by the lunar calendar — it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, which means it can occur anywhere between March 22 and April 25. Many Easter traditions predate Christianity, with eggs and rabbits being ancient symbols of fertility and spring. The Easter egg tradition began in medieval Europe, and the concept of the Easter Bunny originated with German immigrants to America in the 1700s. The first White House Easter Egg Roll was held in 1878 under President Rutherford B. Hayes.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Easter
- Attending sunrise church services on Easter morning
- Hiding and hunting for Easter eggs with children
- Decorating and dyeing hard-boiled eggs in bright colors
- Giving Easter baskets filled with candy, chocolate eggs, and small gifts
- Preparing a special Easter brunch or dinner with ham or lamb
- Participating in community Easter egg hunts and parades
- Wearing new spring clothes, including Easter bonnets
- Enjoying hot cross buns, a traditional Easter baked treat
Fun Facts About Easter
Americans buy more than 16 billion jellybeans for Easter — enough to circle the globe three times.
76% of people eat the ears on their chocolate bunny first.
The largest Easter egg ever made weighed over 15,000 pounds and stood 34 feet tall.
The White House Easter Egg Roll has been an annual tradition since 1878.
Easter is the top candy-selling holiday in America, even surpassing Halloween.
The Easter Bunny tradition was brought to America by German immigrants in the 1700s.