About the Easter countdown
Easter is a moving feast: it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, so the date changes every year. This countdown calculates the correct Easter Sunday automatically and ticks down to it.
- Easter Sunday can fall anywhere between March 22 and April 25
- The date follows the lunar calendar — first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox
- Egg hunts, chocolate eggs and the Easter Bunny are the favourite traditions in the US and UK
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter follows the lunar calendar: it's the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. This page computes the correct date for you automatically.
Is this Western or Orthodox Easter?
This countdown follows the Western (Gregorian) calculation used in the US, UK and most of Europe. Orthodox Easter often falls on a different Sunday.
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