With Easter on 28 March, the spring holidays land while the snow is still in great shape. Why it's a great year for late-season skiing, and which resorts stay open into April.
The short answer: Easter Sunday falls on 28 March in 2027, earlier than usual. That's good news for skiers. The Easter holidays land while the snow is still in great shape, even in lower resorts, the days are long and sunny, and the slopes are quieter than in February. The catch is that some resorts close soon after Easter, so if your school holidays run into April, choosing the right resort matters.
Here's why an early Easter is worth planning around, and how to get the most from it.
When Easter falls in mid or late April, many resorts are winding down and lower slopes can be patchy. In late March, the season is still in full swing:
Many schools in England and Wales break up around Thursday 25 March 2027, with the holidays running for two weeks into early April. Dates vary by local authority and by school, so check yours. Scottish and Northern Irish holidays can differ too.
French spring holidays start later, staggered by zone through April, so the first week of the UK Easter holidays avoids the busiest French weeks.
This is where planning matters. Resorts publish provisional closing dates, and an early Easter means the second week of the UK holidays can fall after some lower resorts have shut. For the coming season, provisional dates include:
All dates depend on the snow, so check the lift company's website before you book. In linked areas like the Portes du Soleil, higher sectors such as Avoriaz usually stay open longer than the villages below.
Easter week itself works almost anywhere. Lower, characterful villages like Morzine and Les Gets are a lovely choice, with spring snow on the upper slopes and the valley turning green below.
The second week of the holidays calls for altitude. Head for resorts that stay open well into April, such as La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes or Val Thorens, or choose a lower village with easy access to a high sector, like Morzine with Avoriaz above it.
If you'd like to combine skiing with something else, late season is perfect. Our guide to a ski-and-bike week in Morzine explains how to ski in the morning and ride in the afternoon.
Easter bookings are rising quickly this season, as more families take advantage of the early date. The best chalets in the most popular resorts tend to go first, especially those close to the lifts. Every chalet on Peak & Chalet is booked directly with its host, so you can check availability, ask about the resort's closing date and secure your week without platform fees.
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Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027. Many schools in England and Wales break up for the Easter holidays around Thursday 25 March, but dates vary, so check with your school.
Yes. Late March usually has a good snow base from the winter, long sunny days and quieter slopes than February. Mornings are best, before the sun softens the snow.
Higher resorts stay open longest. Provisional dates have Val Thorens, Tignes, Val d'Isère and Chamonix open into early May, and La Plagne and Les Arcs until late April. Morzine closes on 4 April. All dates depend on snow, so check before you book.
Yes. Morzine's provisional closing date is Sunday 4 April 2027, so Easter week is covered. Avoriaz, above Morzine, is due to stay open until 18 April.
Usually less busy than February half-term. French spring holidays mostly fall in April, so the week around an early Easter is often quieter on the slopes.
No. The Eurostar ski train runs on winter weekends until late February. At Easter, you can travel by Eurostar to Paris and continue by TGV into the Alps.