Holiday countdowns
Easter Countdown
Find Western Easter Sunday and count down in your time zone.
Easter
Synchronizing time for your countdown.
Days in the ticking display are 24-hour periods.
Links include the displayed setup, names and dates. Edits need a new link. Calendar files contain 30-minute markers, not automatic reminders.
Easter dates by year
Calendar dates for 2026–2030. Choose any year from 2000 to 2100 above. These use the date rules described below; they do not determine days off.
Western Easter (Gregorian)
Western Easter Sunday, calculated using Gregorian ecclesiastical rules.
| Year | Celebration date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2027 | |
| 2028 | |
| 2029 | |
| 2030 |
Date rules researched November 1, 2026. Future dates assume those rules remain in effect.
How to use the easter countdown
This tool calculates Western Easter using the Gregorian ecclesiastical calendar. Choose the next occurrence or a specific year from 2000 to 2100. The date changes each year; the selected year and date rule remain visible.
Easter is calculated from church calendar tables, not the browser's observed moon phase or an astronomical full-moon timestamp. This version does not calculate Orthodox or other Easter calendars. Use the general countdown with a verified date for those observances.
Why does Easter move to a different date every year?
Western Easter follows an ecclesiastical calculation and falls on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. A fixed March or April day would be incorrect. The table below shows the calculated dates for upcoming years.
How does this countdown keep time?
It uses TimeCubby's server-time synchronization and advances locally between checks. The synchronization status tells you when NTP is unavailable or the connection is stale. Time-zone conversion uses your browser's time-zone rules; keep the browser updated. A one-time event link preserves its exact instant. Holiday, recurring and New Year setups calculate their next dates from the rules you chose.
Will I receive a reminder?
No email or push reminder is sent. An optional sound can play when a visible, open page crosses a target. It cannot be relied on when the browser is closed, the device sleeps or sound is blocked. Calendar export creates 30-minute markers; review their duration and reminder settings in your calendar. Recurring exports contain only the previewed dates.