Earth Day 2027
There are 171 days until Earth Day 2027 — Thursday, April 22, 2027.
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About Earth Day 2027
Earth Day 2027 falls on Thursday, April 22. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Earth Day is an annual environmental observance on April 22, first held in 1970. It is not a federal or state holiday, so offices, schools, banks and mail service run normally while communities hold cleanups, tree plantings and teach-ins.
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Earth Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | April 22, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Earth Day 2027
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Thu | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 15 | Thu | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Fri | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 19 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Wed | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 24 | Sat | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 26 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
| Apr 30 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Thursday, April 22, 2027
- Date rule
- April 22 every year; no observed-date shift
- Legal status
- Observance only; not a federal or state holiday
- First observed
- April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million U.S. participants
- Founder
- Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin; Denis Hayes served as national coordinator
- Went global
- 1990, in about 141 countries
Frequently asked questions
What day is Earth Day in 2027?
Earth Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
Is Earth Day a day off in 2027?
Earth Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Earth Day 2027?
There are 171 days until Earth Day 2027 (April 22, 2027) as of today.