Countdown to Grand National
Backing a horse this year? Track the live countdown to the Grand National — days, hours, and minutes until the famous Aintree steeplechase.
Last updated: April 15, 2026
Next occurrence
Saturday, April 10, 2027
360
Days
52
Weeks
11.8
Months
Upcoming countdowns
Frequently asked questions
Does the count include today?
No — the count shows full days remaining. If Grand National is tomorrow, the count shows 1.
What timezone is used?
The day count and live timer are both based on your local date and time.
How are leap years handled?
The date logic uses standard JavaScript Date arithmetic, which correctly accounts for leap years.