When Is Easter 2027?
Sunday 28 March 2027
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday 28 March 2027. Unlike fixed UK holidays, Easter moves every year, which affects related dates such as Good Friday, Easter Monday, half-term and even Mother's Day.
The exact date in 2027
Easter Sunday 2027 is Sunday 28 March 2027. The dates either side of it also change every year — in 2027, Good Friday falls on Friday 26 March 2027, and Easter Monday falls on Monday 29 March 2027.
Why the date of Easter changes every year
Easter is not a fixed date like Christmas. It is defined as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March, a rule that follows the lunar calendar rather than a fixed calendar date. This is why Easter can fall anywhere between late March and late April depending on the year, and why every date connected to it — including school Easter holidays — shifts each year too.
Easter bank holidays in the UK
Good Friday (26 March 2027) and Easter Monday (29 March 2027) are both bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland also observes Good Friday as a bank holiday, but Easter Monday is not a bank holiday in Scotland. For the full list of UK bank holidays and a live countdown to the next one, see our bank holidays page.
Frequently asked questions
When is Easter Sunday 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday 28 March 2027.
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter is set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March, following a lunar-based rule rather than a fixed calendar date, so it moves every year.
Are Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays?
Yes. Good Friday (26 March 2027) and Easter Monday (29 March 2027) are bank holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland observes Good Friday but not Easter Monday as a bank holiday.
Does the Easter date affect school holidays?
Yes. Because Easter moves each year, school Easter holidays and related half-terms also shift from year to year, so it's worth checking your school's calendar alongside the Easter date.
Dates are provided as a helpful guide and calculated using standard UK calendar rules.