Easter Countdown

Easter Sunday is a moveable feast calculated by the Gregorian calendar: the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox (March 21). This places Easter between March 22 and April 25 each year. The date is computed automatically — no manual update is needed when the new year begins. This countdown is used by families planning Easter egg hunts, travel, and church services, as well as retailers planning seasonal promotions.

Because Easter changes date every year, many people do not know exactly when it falls until weeks beforehand. This countdown removes the guesswork, displaying the exact number of days remaining until Easter Sunday in your local time.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How is the date of Easter calculated?

Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21. The formula uses the Anonymous Gregorian algorithm and produces dates between March 22 and April 25. Eastern Orthodox Easter uses the Julian calendar and falls on a different date in most years.

When is Easter this year?

This countdown calculates and displays the current year's Easter date automatically. The date is recomputed each year using the Gregorian algorithm, so the countdown is always accurate without any manual update.

Why does Easter move each year?

Easter is tied to both the lunar calendar (the full moon) and the solar calendar (the spring equinox). Since the lunar and solar cycles do not align perfectly, the date of Easter shifts by 1–5 weeks from year to year within its March 22–April 25 window.

What is Good Friday in relation to Easter?

Good Friday falls exactly two days before Easter Sunday and marks the crucifixion of Jesus in Christian tradition. It is a public holiday in many countries. If you need the Good Friday date, subtract 2 days from the Easter date shown in this countdown.