Easter in Israel: March 28th, 2027

Spending Easter in Israel, the Holy Land, is one of the most exciting and special times to visit for Christians, as it offers a unique experience to spend the holiday in the very place where the original story took place. In 2027, Easter falls on Sunday, March 28th. Orthodox and Catholic Christians focus their celebrations in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem, where they have marked the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus since the fourth century.

The centerpiece of these holidays is, of course, celebrated most prominently in the city of Jerusalem. Take a Jerusalem Christian walking tour along Via Dolorosa in the holy city of Jerusalem. Or better yet, take a week-long trip to visit popular Christian sites throughout the country, like our Christian Holy Land tour for 7 days or our Private Catholic Holy Land tour for 8 days, for something more personalized. Easter, like Christmas in Israel, is one of the two major periods of the year for Christian visits to the country. Explore the Holy Land through immersive, eye-opening experiences that move and inspire you.

Easter Events in Israel

Overall, there are a number of iconic Easter celebrations in Jerusalem, which include:

• One of the most iconic elements of Easter in Israel is the famous Good Friday procession in which thousands of Christian pilgrims march along the Via Dolorosa in the Christian Quarter of the Old City.
• On Saturday, Orthodox Christians celebrate the Ceremony of the Holy Fire. Thousands gather to watch the miraculous Patriarch’s candle lighting from within the tomb.
• On Palm Sunday, the stream of pilgrims who descend the Mount of Olives (which can be visited on this Jerusalem Mount of Olives and Temple Mount Tour) sing hymns and bear palm fronds, reenacting Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. (Interested in a private package with a focus on Catholicism? Check out our Catholic private package tours)
• For Protestant Christians, the highlight of Easter Sunday is the Sunrise Service at the Garden Tomb (Interested in Protestant Heritage in Israel? Check out our Protestant private package tours). Additionally, for walking access to the Garden Tomb, we recommend staying at the St. George Hotel in Jerusalem.