Easter is a joyful spring holiday celebrated by billions worldwide. The date changes each year based on the lunar calendar - Our countdown always shows the exact number of days remaining. Plan your Easter egg hunt with our holiday timers, or use a countdown-to-date timer for the big morning reveal.
Teachers can use our classroom timers for Easter craft activities and egg decorating stations. Our chance games make Easter basket prize decisions fun and fair. Need to divide kids into egg-hunting teams? Use the group generator for quick team splits, and the name picker to randomly choose who finds the golden egg.
Easter Tools
Easter Fun Facts
| Fact | Statistic / Year |
|---|---|
| Americans spend on Easter annually | $24 billion (2023) |
| Chocolate Easter eggs sold in the UK per year | ~90 million |
| Earliest possible Easter date | March 22 |
| Latest possible Easter date | April 25 |
| Countries with Easter egg rolling traditions | UK, USA, Germany, and more |
| Pounds of candy purchased for Easter | ~1.5 billion lbs (US) |
Most Popular Easter Activities
Easter egg hunts are even more exciting with a countdown. Display our visual timer on your screen so participants can see the remaining search time. For larger events, our sensory timers provide calming visual cues for younger children during the excitement of the hunt.
When Is Easter?
Easter is a moveable feast - Its date is not fixed but calculated each year using an ecclesiastical approximation of the lunar calendar. The rule is that Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after March 21. Because the lunar cycle (approximately 29.5 days) does not align evenly with the solar calendar, Easter can fall on any date between March 22 and April 25.
The upcoming Easter dates are: Easter 2025 - April 20, 2025 and Easter 2026 - April 5, 2026. The countdown above always reflects the next upcoming Easter date and updates automatically each year.
Easter Planning Checklist
- 1-2 weeks before: Buy Easter basket supplies - Candy, small toys, and filler grass. Stock up early for the best selection.
- Good Friday (2 days before): Hot cross buns are traditionally served on Good Friday. Bake or buy them fresh.
- Saturday evening: Hide the Easter eggs after children are in bed. Prepare the egg hunt layout and hide extras in case some are missed.
- Easter Sunday morning: Set up Easter baskets before children wake. Begin the egg hunt after breakfast.
- Easter Sunday lunch: Traditional Easter Sunday meals include lamb, ham, or roast chicken, accompanied by spring vegetables. Book restaurants well in advance if dining out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Easter change date every year?
Easter is a moveable feast calculated using an ecclesiastical approximation of the lunar calendar. It falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21 (the ecclesiastical spring equinox). Because the lunar cycle does not align with the calendar year, the date shifts annually, falling anywhere between March 22 and April 25.
When is Easter 2025?
Easter 2025 falls on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
When is Easter 2026?
Easter 2026 falls on Sunday, April 5, 2026.
What is Good Friday?
Good Friday is the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday. In Christian tradition, it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed as a public holiday in many countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, and several US states. In many cultures, hot cross buns are traditionally served on Good Friday.