# Easter Church Services — Easter 2027

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/easter-services

Church Near Me lists Easter services across the UK for Easter 2027 — from Palm Sunday processions on Sunday 21 March to Good Friday reflections, the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday celebration on Sunday 28 March. Every tradition marks Holy Week differently; this guide explains each service and how to find one near you.

## Key dates — Easter 2027

- Palm Sunday: 21 March 2027
- Maundy Thursday: 25 March 2027
- Good Friday: 26 March 2027
- Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil): 27 March 2027
- Easter Sunday: 28 March 2027

- **Palm Sunday** — The Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Many churches distribute palm crosses. The full Passion narrative is often read aloud.
- **Maundy Thursday** — The commemoration of the Last Supper. Catholic and Anglican services include a foot-washing ceremony and the stripping of the altar.
- **Good Friday** — The commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Services are solemn. Catholic churches hold the Celebration of the Lord's Passion including veneration of the cross. Many communities hold open-air Processions of Witness.
- **Holy Saturday** — A day of waiting and silence. The Easter Vigil — the greatest service of the year — begins after nightfall.
- **Easter Sunday** — The celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Services are joyful, often including the Gloria, Alleluia, flowers on the altar, baptisms and confirmations. 'He is risen' is the universal Easter greeting.

Dates are computed from the computus with automatic year rollover. Confirm times with the parish before travelling.