About Earth Day
Earth Day on April 22 is a global day of action for the environment, first held in 1970. It is marked in more than 190 countries with clean-ups, tree planting and events about climate and nature.
Earth Day is on April 22 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Thursday, in week 16 of the year.
How long until Earth Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 200 days until Earth Day 2027. That works out to 28 weeks and 4 days, or about 6 months and 18 days.
If you only count working days, there are 144 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 28 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 200 sleeps, and in hours that is about 4,800.
Earth Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Passed |
| 2027 | April 22, 2027 | Thursday | 200 days |
| 2028 | April 22, 2028 | Saturday | 566 days |
| 2029 | April 22, 2029 | Sunday | 931 days |
| 2030 | April 22, 2030 | Monday | 1,296 days |
| 2031 | April 22, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,661 days |
| 2032 | April 22, 2032 | Thursday | 2,027 days |
| 2033 | April 22, 2033 | Friday | 2,392 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Earth Day 2027?
Earth Day 2027 is on Thursday, April 22, 2027.
What day of the week is Earth Day 2027?
Earth Day 2027 falls on a Thursday.
How many days until Earth Day?
There are 200 days until Earth Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Earth Day?
Earth Day is 28 weeks and 4 days away, or 28.6 weeks.
How many weekends until Earth Day?
There are 28 weekends between now and Earth Day.
How many business days until Earth Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 144 business days until Earth Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Earth Day on the same date every year?
Yes. Earth Day is on April 22 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Earth Day 2028?
Earth Day 2028 is expected on Saturday, April 22, 2028, 566 days from today.