How many days until Sham el-Nessim 2027?
As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 184 days until Sham el-Nessim 2027, on Monday 3 May 2027.
The count above was calculated when this page was published. With JavaScript on, the page recounts live on your own clock.
Key facts
- Date: Monday 3 May 2027.
- Observed in: Egypt.
- How the date is set: Sham el-Nessim is the Monday after Coptic Orthodox Easter, which is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday.
- Dates last checked: 30 October 2026.
Live countdown to Sham el-Nessim 2027, on Monday 3 May 2027. See the days, weeks and weekdays left and the upcoming dates.
Days to go
- 184 days, or 26 weeks and 2 days
- 130 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between
- It falls on a Monday
When are the next dates for Sham el-Nessim?
Sham el-Nessim 2027 is on Monday 3 May 2027, and Sham el-Nessim 2028 is on Monday 17 April 2028.
| Year | Date | Days left |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 3 May 2027 | 184 |
| 2028 | Monday 17 April 2028 | 534 |
| 2029 | Monday 9 April 2029 | 891 |
| 2030 | Monday 29 April 2030 | 1276 |
How is the date of Sham el-Nessim set?
Sham el-Nessim is the Monday after Coptic Orthodox Easter, which is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday.
Sham el-Nessim (شم النسيم) is an Egyptian spring festival with ancient roots, celebrated by all Egyptians with picnics, coloured eggs, fesikh and green onions. It is a national holiday.
Because it follows Orthodox Easter, which uses the Julian calendar, its date moves each year.
Sources
Dates last checked on 30 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many days until Sham el-Nessim 2027?
- As of 31 October 2026 (New Zealand date), there are 184 days until Sham el-Nessim 2027, on Monday 3 May 2027. That is 26 weeks and 2 days, with 130 weekdays (Monday to Friday) in between. The live counter on this page uses your own time zone.
- What date is Sham el-Nessim 2027?
- Sham el-Nessim 2027 falls on Monday 3 May 2027. Sham el-Nessim is the Monday after Coptic Orthodox Easter, which is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday.
- When is Sham el-Nessim in 2028?
- Sham el-Nessim 2028 falls on Monday 17 April 2028.
- Why does the date of Sham el-Nessim change?
- Sham el-Nessim is the Monday after Coptic Orthodox Easter, which is the day after Orthodox Easter Sunday.