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When is Easter Sunday 2027?

In 2027, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027.

Easter Sunday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead — the greatest and oldest feast of the Christian year and the center of the entire liturgical calendar. The date of Easter determines most of the Church’s movable feasts.

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Key liturgical dates in 2027

Ash WednesdayFebruary 10, 2027
Palm SundayMarch 21, 2027
Good FridayMarch 26, 2027
Easter SundayMarch 28, 2027
AscensionMay 6, 2027
PentecostMay 16, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Easter Sunday in 2027?

In 2027, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027.

Why does the date of Easter Sunday change each year?

Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.