Epiphany 2027
📅 Wednesday, January 6, 2027
📝 About Epiphany 2027
Epiphany on January 6 is a Christian feast day celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ, traditionally marking the visit of the three Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. One of the oldest Christian feasts, it predates the widespread celebration of Christmas on December 25 and remains the primary winter holiday in many Eastern Orthodox traditions. Customs vary by country: in Spain and Latin America, children receive gifts from the Three Kings on this date rather than at Christmas; in France, families share a galette des rois cake containing a hidden figurine; and in parts of Eastern Europe, rivers and lakes are blessed with clergy sometimes plunging into icy waters. The period between Christmas and Epiphany is known as the Twelve Days of Christmas, immortalized in the famous carol.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Wednesday, January 6, 2027
- Day of the Week
- Wednesday
- Days Remaining
- 249
- Category
- Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 249 days until Epiphany 2027 on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
Epiphany 2027 is on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.
Epiphany on January 6 is a Christian feast day celebrating the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ, traditionally marking the visit of the three Magi who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus. One of the oldest Christian feasts, it predates the widespread celebration of Christmas on December 25 and remains the primary winter holiday in many Eastern Orthodox traditions. Customs vary by country: in Spain and Latin America, children receive gifts from the Three Kings on this date rather than at Christmas; in France, families share a galette des rois cake containing a hidden figurine; and in parts of Eastern Europe, rivers and lakes are blessed with clergy sometimes plunging into icy waters. The period between Christmas and Epiphany is known as the Twelve Days of Christmas, immortalized in the famous carol.
Epiphany 2027 falls on a Wednesday.