Easter Sunday countdown and date guide
Easter Sunday is the central Christian feast of the resurrection, and its date moves each year based on the Western ecclesiastical rule.
Whether you search “how many days until Easter Sunday” or “how many days till Easter Sunday”, both point to the same next date shown above.
What is Easter Sunday?
Western Easter falls on the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after March 21. As a result the date can land anywhere from March 22 to April 25.
This page computes the Western (Gregorian) date. Eastern Orthodox churches often celebrate Easter on a different day because they base the calculation on the Julian calendar.
Why use a Easter Sunday countdown?
A countdown helps coordinate church services, family gatherings, school holidays and travel around a long weekend that shifts every year.
How people observe it
- Church services and vigils
- Family meals and egg hunts
- Spring and community celebrations
Planning checklist
- Confirm the year-specific date early
- Book travel before the long weekend fills up
- Check local public-holiday arrangements
How the date is determined
Easter Sunday is computed with the Western (Gregorian) rule: the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon on or after March 21.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Easter change date every year?
It is tied to the ecclesiastical full moon and the spring equinox reference, so the Gregorian date shifts annually between March 22 and April 25.
Is this Western or Orthodox Easter?
This countdown uses the Western (Gregorian) calculation. Orthodox Easter is based on the Julian calendar and can fall on a different date.
How is the Western Easter date calculated?
Western Easter is the first Sunday after the ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after March 21, using a fixed church rule rather than direct astronomy.
What is the earliest and latest Easter can be?
Under the Western rule, Easter Sunday can land anywhere from March 22 to April 25.
How does Easter relate to Good Friday and Easter Monday?
Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday and Easter Monday the day after, so both move each year with the computed Easter date.