Easter Season 2027: Fifty Days to Pentecost
The 2027 Easter season lasts fifty days, from Easter Sunday, March 28, 2027, through Pentecost Sunday, May 16, 2027.
What is the Easter season?
The Easter season celebrates Christ’s Resurrection for fifty days. The first eight days form the Easter Octave, and the celebration continues through Pentecost.
The celebration of Easter opens with the Easter Vigil after nightfall on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday is the first of the fifty days, with Pentecost as the fiftieth. This guide covers the whole season; open the Easter Sunday page below for more about that day.
Easter Sunday and Pentecost
| Date | Feast | Fasting? |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord | No |
| Sunday, May 16, 2027 | Pentecost Sunday | No |
Other key dates
- Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
- Ascension of the Lord (General Roman Calendar)
Keep the Easter celebration going
Keep making time for the Gospel and prayer throughout the Easter season. Reflect on the baptismal themes in the liturgy, pray for those newly baptized and prepare for Pentecost by praying to the Holy Spirit.
The General Roman Calendar places the Ascension on Thursday, but some countries and dioceses celebrate it on the following Sunday. The date shown above follows the general calendar. Check your national calendar and diocesan guidance for the date where you live.
Monthly calendars
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2027 Easter season begin?
Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, 2027. The Easter celebration opens with the Vigil after nightfall on the evening before.
When does the 2027 Easter season end?
The Easter season ends on Pentecost Sunday, May 16, 2027, the fiftieth day of Easter.
Sources and local guidance
This guide follows the General Roman Calendar. Check with your bishops’ conference or diocese for local requirements.
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