Days Until Easter Calculator

Count down to Easter Sunday using the Western/Gregorian computus. See days and full weeks remaining from today or any date.

How It Works

Formula

daysRemaining=targetDatefromDate\text{daysRemaining} = \text{targetDate} - \text{fromDate}

Variables, symbols and units

fromDate\text{fromDate}

The date you are counting from, using today by default
Calculation method explained

The calculator computes Western/Gregorian Easter Sunday for each year, picks the next one on or after your chosen date, and counts whole calendar days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Easter does it count to?
The next Easter Sunday from the Western/Gregorian computus on or after your chosen date. Orthodox dates can differ.
Why does the date change?
Western Easter is computed from Gregorian calendar rules tied to the spring equinox and lunar cycle, so the date moves each year.

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