Get ready for Easter with our countdown! This real-time timer tracks days until Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. As of today, there are left. Use the live countdown or calculator below to plan your celebrations.

Live Countdown to Easter 2026

Loading target date...

Try Lunar Age Calculator or Cat Age Calculator!

What is Easter?

Easter Sunday, a major Christian holiday, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the vernal equinox. Traditions include egg hunts, church services, and family gatherings. In 2026, Easter is on April 5.

Easter is a major Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described in the New Testament of the Bible. It is considered the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church.

Easter is observed on a Sunday, which is known as Easter Sunday, and its date varies each year, often falling between March 22 and April 25. The holiday is preceded by Holy Week, which includes significant days like Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

In addition to its religious significance, Easter has cultural traditions and symbols such as eggs, Easter baskets, and the Easter Bunny, which are often associated with rebirth, new life, and springtime renewal. Many people participate in activities like egg hunts, festive meals, and attending church services to celebrate the occasion.

How to Use Until Easter

Pre-set to April 5, 2026—start instantly.
View live countdown (e.g., ~292 days from 07:29 PM PDT, June 17, 2025). Try Deadline Calculator.
Auto-refreshes with your current time. Compare with Time Zone Converter.

Key Features

Targets Easter 2026 with live updates.
Provides precise real-time data. See Time to Decimal.

Free and ready to use. Explore Decimal to Time.

Calculate Days Until Easter

Calculate days until any date? Enter a date to count until Easter 2026:

Result will appear here.

Or use Calculate Days Until Any Date or try our Time Duration Calculator.

How to Calculate Days Manually

No calculator? Here’s how to count days to Easter by hand:

Method 1: Simple Subtraction

If today is in April 2026:

Subtract today’s date from 5.
Example: On April 1, 2026, 5 - 1 = 4 days.

If today is before April 2026:

Add remaining days in the current month, days in months until March, plus 5 days in April.
Example: On June 17, 2025, 13 days (June) + 31 (July) + 31 (August) + 30 (September) + 31 (October) + 30 (November) + 31 (December) + 31 (January) + 28 (February) + 31 (March) + 5 (April) = 292 days.

Tip: Use this table for days in each month or try our Days Between Dates Calculator:

Month	Days
June	30
July	31
August	31
September	30
October	31
November	30
December	31
January	31
February	28
March	31
April	30

Method 2: Use Google Sheets or Excel

Enter this formula in a cell to get days fromummond today:

=DATE(2026, 4, 5) - TODAY()

Or, from a specific date (e.g., in cell A1):

=DATE(2026, 4, 5) - A1

Work Days Until Easter

Need workdays (excluding weekends and holidays)? Use our calculator or estimate manually:

Roughly 5 workdays per week.
Subtract holidays (e.g., Labor Day on September 7, 2025, Veterans Day on November 11, 2025, Thanksgiving on November 26, 2025).
Example: workdays, assuming three holidays (Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving).

Check our Business Day Calculator for exact workdays.

Why Easter?

Easter is a time for renewal, reflection, and celebration. Whether you’re planning egg hunts, attending church services, or hosting a family brunch, our countdown helps you prepare. Share the joy!

How Many Days Until Easter