How many days until Easter Sunday in New Zealand?
There are 146 days until Easter Sunday 2027 in New Zealand — Sunday, March 28, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Easter Sunday on Sunday, March 28, 2027, set by the rule: Easter Sunday. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Easter Sunday is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Easter Sunday is an observance in New Zealand, not a public holiday, so there is no statutory day off or holiday pay. It is, howveer, a restricted shop trading day: most stores must stay closed unless the local council has adopted an Easter Sunday trading policy.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Easter Sunday:
- 100 days to go — Friday, December 18, 2026 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Saturday, February 6, 2027
- 30 days to go — Friday, February 26, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Sunday, March 14, 2027
- 7 days to go — Sunday, March 21, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Saturday, March 27, 2027
Easter Sunday dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
Coming up after Easter Sunday
- Mar 29 Days until Easter Monday 147 days away
- Apr 25 Days until Anzac Day 174 days away
- Jun 7 Days until King's Birthday 217 days away
- Jun 25 Days until Matariki 235 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Easter Sunday?
There are 146 days until Easter Sunday, which falls on Sunday, March 28, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Easter Sunday?
There are 21 weekends between now and Easter Sunday on March 28 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Easter Sunday a day off?
Easter Sunday is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.