Easter's date changes every year — it's calculated as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21st. Easter 2027 falls on April 25th, which is one of the later possible dates. Easter 2026 was on April 5th. Easter 2028 will be April 16th.
Easter is a "moveable feast" — its date is calculated by a formula that has been in use since the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. The formula ties Easter to the lunar calendar, specifically to the paschal full moon (the first full moon on or after March 21st). The result is that Easter can fall anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th.
April 25th, as in 2027, is the latest Easter can possibly fall under this calculation. The next time Easter falls this late will be 2038.
Easter Sunday creates a four-day weekend when Good Friday is observed as a holiday — which it is in many states, countries, and private employers. If you're planning travel, Easter weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, particularly for family reunions and church attendance.
Easter has a strong secular cultural presence alongside its religious significance. Egg hunts, baskets, spring themes, and the specific foods (ham, deviled eggs, hot cross buns, lamb) are observed by many households that don't observe the holiday religiously. The calendar holiday provides a natural anchor point for spring family gatherings regardless of tradition.