How many days until Sham El-Nessim?
Sham El-Nessim
There are 212 days until Sham El-Nessim 2027. It falls on Monday, May 3, 2027.
It’s Sham El-Nessim today! It falls on Monday, May 3, 2027.
That’s 30 weeks and 2 days, or about 5,088 hours.
When is Sham El-Nessim?
Sham El-Nessim is on the Monday after Orthodox (Coptic) Easter, so its date changes every year.
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday | |
| 2028 | Monday | |
| 2029 | Monday | |
| 2030 | Monday | |
| 2031 | Monday |
About Sham El-Nessim
Sham El-Nessim is an Egyptian spring festival whose roots go back to ancient Egypt. The name is often translated as “smelling the breeze”. It is a public holiday in Egypt, celebrated by Egyptians of all faiths.
Families head outdoors for picnics in parks and along the Nile. Traditional foods include colored eggs, salted fish called feseekh, green onions and lettuce.
Make the wait part of the fun
- Dye eggs with the kids a day or two ahead.
- Pick a park or a spot by the water, and invite family and friends early.
- Plan the picnic menu together and decide who is bringing what.
Sham El-Nessim countdown FAQ
How many weeks until Sham El-Nessim?
It’s 30 weeks and 2 days until Sham El-Nessim on May 3, 2027.
What day of the week is Sham El-Nessim 2027?
Sham El-Nessim 2027 falls on a Monday.
When is Sham El-Nessim 2028?
Sham El-Nessim 2028 is on Monday, April 17, 2028.
