Easter 2027 and 2028
Easter is the most important date on the Christian Calendar and numerous U.S. states observe a public holiday on Good Friday at the start of the Easter weekend.
In 2027, Good Friday falls on 26 March. The holiday will be on Friday 14 April in 2028.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 26 Mar | Fri | Good Friday | CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, TN & TX |
| 2028 | 14 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, TN & TX |
| Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. | ||||
The date of Easter moves each year. The date is based on the ecclesiastical Vernal Equinox, always 21 March, and Easter is the first Sunday following the first full moon following 21 March. If 21 March is a full-moon day and a Sunday then Easter is on the next Sunday. Therefore Easter Sunday can fall anywhere from 22 March to 25 April.
Easter is calculated differently by Eastern Orthodox Christians, and Western and Orthodox Easter can fall days or weeks apart most years. However occasionally Easter in both traditions falls on the same date.
Many other dates for Christian holidays are based on the movable date of Easter. Lent begins 40 days before Easter Sunday, while Ascension Day and Pentecost are 40 days and 50 days afterward, respectively.
Millions of people across the U.S. to attend special church services on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, even if they don’t usually go to church week to week. Good Friday is an observance of the day that Jesus was crucified, according to the biblical record, while Easter Sunday celebrates Jesus’ ressurection from the grave on the third day to prove his power over sin a death,
Regardless of religious belief, many in the U.S. take part in Easter celebrations as a fun way to welcome spring weather. Most children will be out of school for Spring or Easter break this time of year, and many employers provide a holiday option for employees who normally work Sundays.
People spend time together at home as a family, painting eggs, eating a lot of chocolate and sweets, and enjoying family meals together. Many towns and big cities in the US hold large Easter parades, some of which are nationally televised. And it is common for children to go on Easter egg hunts, searching for dyed hard-boiled eggs in the yard or for treats hidden inside of plastic pull-apart eggs.
Previous Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, TN & TX |
| 2025 | 18 Apr | Fri | Good Friday | CT, DE, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, NC, ND, NJ, TN & TX |