Our countdown tool is your one-stop shop for all things Easter-date related! It displays the date of Easter, along with a breakdown in days, weeks, hours, and even the remaining months and days.
Calculate how many days until Easter.
Alternative Ways to Find Out How Many Days Until Easter
1. Online Calculators
We also have an online calculator that can instantly tell you how many days are left until Easter. Just input the current date and the date of Easter, and the tool will do the rest.
3. The Easter Sunday Rule
Easter Sunday always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after the March equinox (typically around March 20th or 21st). Knowing this rule, you can:
- Look up the date of the first full moon following the March equinox for the target year.
- Find the first Sunday following that full moon. This will be your Easter Sunday!
Example
| Event | Date | Day of the Week |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | March 20 | Thursday |
| First Full Moon After Equinox | April 8 | Tuesday |
| Easter Sunday | April 13 | Sunday |
3. Excel Method
Using Excel, you can create a formula to calculate the days until Easter. Here’s a simple way to do it:
- Enter the date of Easter in a cell.
- Use the formula
=DATEDIF(TODAY(), [Easter Date Cell], "d")to find the number of days remaining.
Factors Affecting the Date of Easter
Easter is not fixed to a specific date each year. It is affected by several factors. Understanding these factors can help you understand why Easter’s date changes each year.
| Factor | Description |
|---|---|
| Lunar Calendar | Easter is based on the lunar calendar, particularly the phases of the moon. |
| Equinox | The spring equinox on March 21 is a key date for determining Easter. |
| Full Moon | Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. |
There are a few factors that can affect the date of Easter but don’t worry, countdown factors all of them.
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