Easter in Jerusalem 2027 in Jerusalem: weekend guide and things to do

21 to 28 March 2027 · ExpectedJerusalem, Israel

Easter in Jerusalem is the reason for the trip, but most visitors have extra days in Jerusalem. This guide pairs the event with day trips, evenings and rainy-day plans.

Tours in Jerusalem Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Western and Orthodox Easter fall on different dates in most years; the Holy Fire ceremony is on Orthodox Holy Saturday.
Check current travel advisories before booking.

Airport to Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Ben Gurion airport (TLV) is 40 minutes by train to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon station.

The Old City is walkable; light rail to the Damascus Gate.

Public transport directions to Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	City centre (Jaffa Road)	On the light rail.
Mid-range	Mamilla and the German Colony	Walk to the Old City.
Splurge	King David area	Landmark hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Abraham Hostel Jerusalem
Mid-range: Harmony Hotel
Splurge: King David Hotel

Links search the nights from 20 March to 29 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 21 to 28 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

The main day

Sunday 21 March

Build the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.

FreeMount of Olives view.
EatAzura Slow-cooked Iraqi-Kurdish dishes

The day before or after

Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.

Half-dayOld City guided tour Half day · Family
All four quarters.
EatAbu Shukri Hummus in the Old City

Day trip

A full day out of the city.

Full dayDead Sea and Masada day trip Full day
Fortress and a float.

Evenings

After dark.

After darkMahane Yehuda bars after the stalls close.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Old City guided tour

All four quarters.

See times and prices

Biblical Zoo.
Bloomfield Science Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Dead Sea and Masada day trip

Fortress and a float.

See times and prices

After dark

Mahane Yehuda bars after the stalls close.

4 tours worth booking for Easter in Jerusalem

Tour	Length	Good for
Old City guided tour	Half day	Families
Dead Sea and Masada day trip	Full day	Everyone
Bethlehem tour	Half day	Everyone
Mahane Yehuda food tour	Half day	Food lovers

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Mahane Yehuda market Food stalls and bars
Azura Slow-cooked Iraqi-Kurdish dishes
Abu Shukri Hummus in the Old City

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Israel Museum.
Yad Vashem.

Getting around on event days

Light rail and buses; Shabbat stops most public transport from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.
Check current travel advisories before booking.

Day trips from Jerusalem

Dead Sea: 1 hour
Tel Aviv: 35 minutes by train

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Easter in Jerusalem.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Easter in Jerusalem 2027?

The next edition is 21 to 28 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?

Ben Gurion airport (TLV) is 40 minutes by train to Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon station. The Old City is walkable; light rail to the Damascus Gate.

Where should I stay for Easter in Jerusalem?

For most visitors the best base is Mamilla and the German Colony: Walk to the Old City.

What else can we do around Easter in Jerusalem?

Good short outings in Jerusalem include Old City guided tour, Bethlehem tour, Mahane Yehuda food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Easter in Jerusalem?

Family-friendly picks: Old City guided tour. Biblical Zoo.

How far is Old City and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre from Jerusalem centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. The Old City is walkable; light rail to the Damascus Gate.

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