🇦🇺 Australia
Easter Sunday
Next observed on Sunday, 28 March 2027.
When is Easter Sunday in 2027?
Sunday, 28 March 2027
Regional holiday
Counting down to Easter Sunday
What Easter Sunday marks
Easter, also called Pasch or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, available under CC BY-SA.
Easter Sunday dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | Australia 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | Australia 2028 | |
| 2029 | Sunday | Australia 2029 | |
| 2030 | Sunday | Australia 2030 | |
| 2031 | Sunday | Australia 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Easter Sunday in 2027?
Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, 28 March 2027 in Australia.
What day of the week is Easter Sunday 2027?
Easter Sunday 2027 falls on a Sunday, 28 March 2027.
When is Easter Sunday in 2028?
Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, 16 April 2028.
Where is Easter Sunday observed?
Observed nationally in Australia.
What does Easter Sunday celebrate?
Commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter, also called Pasch or Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the Bible's New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Jesus, preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance.