Easter Sunday 2027
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday 28 March.
Not an official day off
Easter Sunday 2027 at a glance
- Date
- Sunday, 28 March 2027
- Day of the week
- Sunday
- Week number
- Week 12
- Day of the year
- Day 87 of 365
- Day off
- No, not an official day off
Dates calculated from the statutory rules. Source: GOV.UK: UK bank holidays. More about our sources
Easter Sunday in 2026, 2027 and 2028
Easter Sunday falls on a different date every year. In 2027 it is 8 days earlier than in 2026, when it fell on Sunday, 5 April 2026. In 2028, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, 16 April 2028.
Easter Sunday and the school holidays
Easter Sunday 2027 falls in the Easter holidays in 162 of the 188 areas.
Easter Sunday in other countries
This is how Easter Sunday 2027 falls in the other countries we track public holidays for. In all 9 countries the day also falls on Sunday 28 March.
| Country | Local name | Date | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Ostersonntag | Sunday 28 March | No |
| Belgium | Eerste paasdag | Sunday 28 March | No |
| Denmark | Påskedag | Sunday 28 March | Yes |
| France | Dimanche de Pâques | Sunday 28 March | No |
| Germany | Ostersonntag | Sunday 28 March | In part of the country |
| Netherlands | Eerste paasdag | Sunday 28 March | Yes |
| Sweden | Påskdagen | Sunday 28 March | Yes |
| Switzerland | Ostersonntag | Sunday 28 March | No |
| United States | Easter Sunday | Sunday 28 March | No |
Other holidays in 2027
- St Patrick's DayWednesday, 17 March 2027
- Good FridayFriday, 26 March 2027
- Easter MondayMonday, 29 March 2027
Frequently asked questions
What day is Easter Sunday in 2027?
In 2027, Easter Sunday falls on Sunday 28 March, in week 12.
Is Easter Sunday 2027 a day off?
No, Easter Sunday is not a public holiday in the United Kingdom.