Event countdown
How many days until Easter?
Easter is a movable Christian feast, so its date changes each year and usually falls in March or April.
Target date
Sunday 28 Mar
Year
2027
Easter
257
days remaining
36 weeks, 5 days
6,1646,164
hrs
370K369,865
min
22.2M22,191,904
sec
Next 5 years
Easter Facts
Historical curiosities
Easter is shaped by both ancient tradition and complex calendar rules.
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD established the rule that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox.
Records and stats
Easter has generated some giant traditions.
The tallest chocolate Easter egg ever made stood 10.39 metres tall in Italy in 2011.
Cultural quirks
Easter customs vary more wildly than many people realize.
In Sweden and Finland, children dress as Easter witches and trade drawings for sweets in a ritual that feels a little like Halloween.
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