Countdown to Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox — between March 22 and April 25, changing every year.
Easter Sunday is the most movable of major holidays, landing anywhere from late March to late April. The date follows the lunar calendar, which is exactly why an automatic countdown beats checking a calendar.
Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox — between March 22 and April 25, changing every year.
Keep this countdown on your iPhone
The Rouse app includes a one-tap Easter Sunday template — dated correctly, recurring every year, and rolling forward automatically the moment it passes. Add up to 5 alerts ("1 week before", "1 day before"), pin it to your Lock Screen widget, and tap the display to switch between days, weeks, or full units. 2 countdowns are free.
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Common questions
When is Easter Sunday?
Easter Sunday falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox — between March 22 and April 25, changing every year. This page shows a live countdown to the next occurrence.
How do I put a Easter Sunday countdown on my iPhone?
The Rouse app for iOS includes a one-tap Easter Sunday countdown template. It recurs yearly and auto-advances after each occurrence, supports up to 5 alerts (for example, 1 day before), and can appear on your Lock Screen as a widget. The free tier includes 2 countdowns.