When does Exodus 90 start in 2027?
The start date, when it ends by our count, and how to be ready before Day 1.
The short answer
The Exodus 90 start date for 2027 is Monday, January 11, 2027, as listed on the official How Exodus Works page. By our count, Day 90 falls on Saturday, April 10, 2027, Ash Wednesday is Day 31 and Easter Sunday is Day 77. Desert Road Catholic's free daily readings follow the same calendar.
Day 1 is Monday, January 11, 2027.
Exodus 90 start date 2027 and key dates
The start date comes from the official Exodus 90 site. Every date after Day 1 below is by our count, ninety days straight through from January 11.
| Day | Date | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Monday, January 11, 2027 | The ninety days begin. Stage one: Into the night. |
| Day 15 | Monday, January 25, 2027 | Stage 2 begins: The long walk. |
| Day 31 | Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Ash Wednesday. Lent begins. Stage 3 begins: The fight. |
| Day 46 | Thursday, February 25, 2027 | Stage 4 begins: First light. |
| Day 61 | Friday, March 12, 2027 | Stage 5 begins: The mountain in view. |
| Day 76 | Saturday, March 27, 2027 | Stage 6 begins: Sunrise. |
| Day 77 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday. |
| Day 90 | Saturday, April 10, 2027 | The last day of the journey. |
Every day's reading and date is on the full 90-day reading plan.
When does Exodus 90 end?
The official page lists the start date but not an end date. By our count, ninety days from Monday, January 11 ends on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Easter Sunday, March 28, falls on Day 77, so the last two weeks of the road run into the Easter season. Follow your fraternity's plan for how to mark the end.
How to get ready before January 11
- Decide. Take the readiness check and pray about it.
- Find your brothers. Ask three to seven men by mid-December. The leader page has a free meeting guide.
- Set your commitments. Use the disciplines page to agree on them as a group.
- Talk to your family. Ninety days of fasting and fewer screens touches everyone at home.
- Plan your prayer time. Pick the hour and the place now, before the first morning comes.
- Choose how you will follow along. The companion works on the web today, with iPhone and Android apps coming soon.
- Register free. Everyone unlocks each day's video on the same day.
Missed the start? You can still begin late. See Exodus 90 questions.
Common questions
When does Exodus 90 start in 2027?
The official How Exodus Works page lists the 2027 Exodus 90 Challenge as beginning Monday, January 11, 2027. By our count, Day 90 falls on Saturday, April 10, 2027.
When does Exodus 90 end in 2027?
The official page gives the start date but not an end date. By our count, ninety days from Monday, January 11 ends on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Easter Sunday 2027 is March 28, which is Day 77 by our count.
Can a group start on a different date?
Yes. Many parishes run the ninety days at other times of year, often ending on a major feast. The disciplines and readings work the same on any calendar.
Be ready on January 11
Register free so you are ready when the road begins on Monday, January 11.