Bible reading plan 2027: read the whole Bible from January 1 to December 31
A dated Bible reading plan for 2027: all 1,189 chapters in 365 days, with a month-by-month and week-by-week calendar from January 1 to December 31.
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This Bible reading plan for 2027 takes you through all 1,189 chapters of the Bible in 365 days, from Friday, January 1 to Friday, December 31, 2027. Each day you read an Old Testament portion, and every weekday you add one New Testament chapter. That averages about 3.3 chapters, or 85 verses, a day: roughly 9 minutes of silent reading in the KJV, or about 15 if you read slowly.
The plan below is fully dated. You get a month-by-month overview, a week-by-week calendar for all 53 weeks of 2027, and the exact first two weeks day by day so you can start on New Year's Day without guessing.
Why a dated plan instead of "Day 1, Day 2"? Because you can look at today's date and know exactly where you should be. If you'd rather have an evergreen version you can start any day, see our Bible in a year reading plan.
How the 2027 plan works
The plan has two tracks running side by side.
Track 1: the Old Testament, every day. You read the 929 Old Testament chapters in order, Genesis to Malachi, across all 365 days. The portions are balanced by verse count, so a day might be one long chapter of Numbers or seven short psalms. Weekday portions are a little shorter and weekend portions a little longer, because weekdays also carry a New Testament chapter.
Track 2: the New Testament, every weekday. 2027 starts on a Friday and ends on a Friday, which gives it 261 weekdays. The New Testament has 260 chapters. So one New Testament chapter each Monday to Friday covers Matthew 1 to Revelation 22 with one weekday to spare: Friday, December 31.
Why two tracks? Reading straight from Genesis 1, many people stall somewhere in Leviticus in February. Having Matthew, Mark and Luke running alongside the law gives you the life of Jesus while you work through the tabernacle instructions, and it lets you see how the two testaments talk to each other.
Here's what an average day looks like in practice:
| Day type | What you read | Typical length |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday (Mon to Fri) | Old Testament portion plus 1 New Testament chapter | about 55 OT verses plus about 30 NT verses |
| Weekend (Sat, Sun) | Old Testament portion only | about 85 verses |
| Whole year | 1,189 chapters, 31,102 verses | about 85 verses a day |
An average day is about 2,170 words. At an average adult silent reading speed of 238 words per minute, that's around 9 minutes; closer to 15 if you read aloud or stop to think.
If you'd rather not keep track by hand, the app's reading plan shows today's reading, keeps your streak and marks your progress through all 1,189 chapters.
2027 Bible reading plan, month by month
This is the big-picture view. Pin it to the fridge or save a screenshot. The chapter counts vary a lot from month to month, but the verse counts don't, because short psalm and proverb chapters are grouped while long chapters stand alone.
| Month 2027 | Old Testament | New Testament (weekdays) | Chapters | Verses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Genesis 1 – Exodus 17 | Matthew 1–21 | 88 | 2,728 |
| February | Exodus 18 – Numbers 4 | Matthew 22 – Mark 13 | 74 | 2,675 |
| March | Numbers 5 – Deuteronomy 29 | Mark 14 – Luke 20 | 84 | 2,988 |
| April | Deuteronomy 30 – 1 Samuel 15 | Luke 21 – John 18 | 91 | 2,886 |
| May | 1 Samuel 16 – 2 Kings 3 | John 19 – Acts 18 | 86 | 2,768 |
| June | 2 Kings 4 – 2 Chronicles 14 | Acts 19 – Romans 12 | 87 | 2,568 |
| July | 2 Chronicles 15 – Job 24 | Romans 13 – 2 Corinthians 2 | 101 | 2,546 |
| August | Job 25 – Psalms 93 | 2 Corinthians 3 – Ephesians 5 | 133 | 2,466 |
| September | Psalms 94 – Proverbs 31 | Ephesians 6 – 1 Timothy 5 | 110 | 2,335 |
| October | Ecclesiastes 1 – Jeremiah 14 | 1 Timothy 6 – Hebrews 12 | 121 | 2,453 |
| November | Jeremiah 15 – Ezekiel 29 | Hebrews 13 – Jude | 94 | 2,345 |
| December | Ezekiel 30 – Malachi 4 | Revelation 1–22 | 120 | 2,344 |
| Total | 929 chapters | 260 chapters | 1,189 | 31,102 |
A few dates worth circling:
| Milestone | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|
| Start Genesis 1 and Matthew 1 | Friday, January 1 |
| Start the Gospel of John | Wednesday, April 7 |
| Start Acts | Thursday, May 6 |
| Start Romans | Tuesday, June 15 |
| Start Psalms | Sunday, August 8 |
| Psalm 119 (the longest chapter, 176 verses) | Friday, September 10 |
| Start Isaiah | Wednesday, October 6 |
| Finish Revelation | Thursday, December 30 |
| Finish Malachi and the whole Bible | Friday, December 31 |
Week-by-week calendar for 2027
Weeks run Monday to Sunday. Week 1 is short (Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3) and week 53 ends on Friday, December 31. The Old Testament column is everything you read that week across seven days; the New Testament column is one chapter per weekday.
| Week | Dates | Old Testament | New Testament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1–3 | Genesis 1–9 | Matthew 1 |
| 2 | Jan 4–10 | Genesis 10–24 | Matthew 2–6 |
| 3 | Jan 11–17 | Genesis 25–37 | Matthew 7–11 |
| 4 | Jan 18–24 | Genesis 38 – Exodus 1 | Matthew 12–16 |
| 5 | Jan 25–31 | Exodus 2–17 | Matthew 17–21 |
| 6 | Feb 1–7 | Exodus 18–31 | Matthew 22–26 |
| 7 | Feb 8–14 | Exodus 32 – Leviticus 6 | Matthew 27 – Mark 3 |
| 8 | Feb 15–21 | Leviticus 7–20 | Mark 4–8 |
| 9 | Feb 22–28 | Leviticus 21 – Numbers 4 | Mark 9–13 |
| 10 | Mar 1–7 | Numbers 5–16 | Mark 14 – Luke 2 |
| 11 | Mar 8–14 | Numbers 17–30 | Luke 3–7 |
| 12 | Mar 15–21 | Numbers 31 – Deuteronomy 6 | Luke 8–12 |
| 13 | Mar 22–28 | Deuteronomy 7–24 | Luke 13–17 |
| 14 | Mar 29–Apr 4 | Deuteronomy 25 – Joshua 7 | Luke 18–22 |
| 15 | Apr 5–11 | Joshua 8–21 | Luke 23 – John 3 |
| 16 | Apr 12–18 | Joshua 22 – Judges 12 | John 4–8 |
| 17 | Apr 19–25 | Judges 13 – 1 Samuel 5 | John 9–13 |
| 18 | Apr 26–May 2 | 1 Samuel 6–20 | John 14–18 |
| 19 | May 3–9 | 1 Samuel 21 – 2 Samuel 7 | John 19 – Acts 2 |
| 20 | May 10–16 | 2 Samuel 8–22 | Acts 3–7 |
| 21 | May 17–23 | 2 Samuel 23 – 1 Kings 10 | Acts 8–12 |
| 22 | May 24–30 | 1 Kings 11 – 2 Kings 1 | Acts 13–17 |
| 23 | May 31–Jun 6 | 2 Kings 2–16 | Acts 18–22 |
| 24 | Jun 7–13 | 2 Kings 17 – 1 Chronicles 4 | Acts 23–27 |
| 25 | Jun 14–20 | 1 Chronicles 5–17 | Acts 28 – Romans 4 |
| 26 | Jun 21–27 | 1 Chronicles 18 – 2 Chronicles 6 | Romans 5–9 |
| 27 | Jun 28–Jul 4 | 2 Chronicles 7–27 | Romans 10–14 |
| 28 | Jul 5–11 | 2 Chronicles 28 – Ezra 7 | Romans 15 – 1 Corinthians 3 |
| 29 | Jul 12–18 | Ezra 8 – Nehemiah 12 | 1 Corinthians 4–8 |
| 30 | Jul 19–25 | Nehemiah 13 – Job 10 | 1 Corinthians 9–13 |
| 31 | Jul 26–Aug 1 | Job 11–29 | 1 Corinthians 14 – 2 Corinthians 2 |
| 32 | Aug 2–8 | Job 30 – Psalms 5 | 2 Corinthians 3–7 |
| 33 | Aug 9–15 | Psalms 6–35 | 2 Corinthians 8–12 |
| 34 | Aug 16–22 | Psalms 36–65 | 2 Corinthians 13 – Galatians 4 |
| 35 | Aug 23–29 | Psalms 66–88 | Galatians 5 – Ephesians 3 |
| 36 | Aug 30–Sep 5 | Psalms 89–108 | Ephesians 4 – Philippians 2 |
| 37 | Sep 6–12 | Psalms 109–136 | Philippians 3 – Colossians 3 |
| 38 | Sep 13–19 | Psalms 137 – Proverbs 9 | Colossians 4 – 1 Thessalonians 4 |
| 39 | Sep 20–26 | Proverbs 10–24 | 1 Thessalonians 5 – 1 Timothy 1 |
| 40 | Sep 27–Oct 3 | Proverbs 25 – Ecclesiastes 12 | 1 Timothy 2–6 |
| 41 | Oct 4–10 | Song of Songs 1 – Isaiah 16 | 2 Timothy 1 – Titus 1 |
| 42 | Oct 11–17 | Isaiah 17–39 | Titus 2 – Hebrews 2 |
| 43 | Oct 18–24 | Isaiah 40–62 | Hebrews 3–7 |
| 44 | Oct 25–31 | Isaiah 63 – Jeremiah 14 | Hebrews 8–12 |
| 45 | Nov 1–7 | Jeremiah 15–32 | Hebrews 13 – James 4 |
| 46 | Nov 8–14 | Jeremiah 33–50 | James 5 – 1 Peter 4 |
| 47 | Nov 15–21 | Jeremiah 51 – Ezekiel 10 | 1 Peter 5 – 1 John 1 |
| 48 | Nov 22–28 | Ezekiel 11–25 | 1 John 2 – 2 John |
| 49 | Nov 29–Dec 5 | Ezekiel 26–40 | 3 John – Revelation 3 |
| 50 | Dec 6–12 | Ezekiel 41 – Daniel 8 | Revelation 4–8 |
| 51 | Dec 13–19 | Daniel 9 – Amos 4 | Revelation 9–13 |
| 52 | Dec 20–26 | Amos 5 – Haggai 2 | Revelation 14–18 |
| 53 | Dec 27–31 | Zechariah 1 – Malachi 4 | Revelation 19–22 |
To split a week into days, divide the Old Testament chapters across seven days, giving the weekend days a bit more, and read the New Testament chapters in order Monday to Friday. Or let the app do the splitting for you.
Quick quiz: Genesis
How long did the rain of the flood fall on the earth?
“The rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights.” The hundred and fifty days are the time the waters prevailed upon the earth (7:24). Genesis 7:12
What did the LORD count to Abram as righteousness?
“He believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” This comes before circumcision, which does not appear until chapter 17. Genesis 15:6
What new name does Jacob receive after his wrestling at the ford of the Jabbok?
“Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for thou hast struggled with God and with men.” Edom is Esau’s nickname (36:1). Genesis 32:28
There are many more questions like these in Bible Academy, each with its explanation and verse. Start free, no card needed.
Your first two weeks, day by day
Starting well matters more than anything else in a yearly plan. Here are the exact readings for January 1 to 14, 2027.
| Date | Old Testament | New Testament |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1 | Genesis 1–2 | Matthew 1 |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Genesis 3–5 | (weekend) |
| Sun, Jan 3 | Genesis 6–9 | (weekend) |
| Mon, Jan 4 | Genesis 10 | Matthew 2 |
| Tue, Jan 5 | Genesis 11–13 | Matthew 3 |
| Wed, Jan 6 | Genesis 14–15 | Matthew 4 |
| Thu, Jan 7 | Genesis 16–18 | Matthew 5 |
| Fri, Jan 8 | Genesis 19 | Matthew 6 |
| Sat, Jan 9 | Genesis 20–23 | (weekend) |
| Sun, Jan 10 | Genesis 24 | (weekend) |
| Mon, Jan 11 | Genesis 25–26 | Matthew 7 |
| Tue, Jan 12 | Genesis 27 | Matthew 8 |
| Wed, Jan 13 | Genesis 28–29 | Matthew 9 |
| Thu, Jan 14 | Genesis 30 | Matthew 10 |
Day one pairs the creation account with the genealogy of Jesus, which opens with "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (Matthew 1:1). By the end of the first week you'll have read the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 to 7) alongside the call of Abram. If Genesis is new to you, the Genesis book summary gives you the shape of the whole book in a few minutes.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Choose your pace: 1 to 5 chapters a day
Not everyone wants to finish in exactly one year, and that's fine. Here's when you'd finish if you started on January 1, 2027 and read a fixed number of chapters every day.
| Chapters a day | Days needed | Finish date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,189 | April 3, 2030 |
| 2 | 595 | August 17, 2028 |
| 3 | 397 | February 1, 2028 |
| 3.3 (this plan) | 365 | December 31, 2027 |
| 4 | 298 | October 25, 2027 |
| 5 | 238 | August 26, 2027 |
Three chapters a day is the classic "almost a year" pace and lands you in early 2028, which is still a great outcome. If you're unsure, read our guide on how many chapters a day to read the Bible in a year.
The app lets you pick anywhere from 1 to 5 chapters a day and change it later, so you can start slow in January and speed up once the habit is set.
How to actually finish in 2027
In this plan, three stretches are the hardest: mid-January (the novelty fades), February (Leviticus), and early July (Chronicles retelling much of Samuel and Kings). A few habits get you past each one.
Tie it to something you already do. Read right after coffee, right before you open your phone's messages, or on your lunch break. Same time, same place.
Plan for missed days now. You will miss some. This plan has built-in slack: weekends carry no New Testament chapter, so a Saturday can absorb a missed weekday chapter, and Friday, December 31 is a spare New Testament day. If you fall more than a week behind, don't try to read 30 chapters in one sitting. Our guide on what to do when you fall behind on a Bible reading plan walks through three ways to recover.
Know what you're reading. Leviticus is easier when you know why it's there. Before a hard book, spend five minutes with a book overview: our Leviticus summary or the free animated overviews from BibleProject are good options. The app embeds those BibleProject videos for every book.
Check what you remember. After a reading, ask yourself one question: what happened, who was it about, and what did it show about God? A short quiz after each reading does the same job.
Read with someone. Share this calendar with a friend, a spouse or a small group. Being on the same week makes conversations easy. In the app, friends can follow each other's weekly streak and send encouragements.
Mark it off. A printed checklist works. So does our Bible reading tracker printable. The point is to see progress, because seeing 200 chapters checked off by March keeps you going in April.
What you'll read each season of 2027
It helps to know the shape of the year before you start.
Winter (January to March): beginnings and the law. Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and most of Deuteronomy, with Matthew, Mark and the first part of Luke. Holy Week 2027 runs from Palm Sunday, March 21 to Easter Sunday, March 28. If you want to read the Passion that week, add our Holy Week Bible reading plan for those eight days.
Spring (April to June): the land and the kings. Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel and Kings, while the New Testament moves through John and Acts. This is the most story-driven stretch of the year. Meet the people you'll read about on our Bible characters pages, like David in May.
Summer (July to September): poetry and wisdom. Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, with Paul's letters from Romans to 1 Timothy. Psalms gets roughly six weeks, from August 8 to mid-September.
Fall (October to December): the prophets and the end of the story. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel and the twelve minor prophets, finishing with Hebrews, the general letters and Revelation in December. You'll read Isaiah's servant songs in October and close the year with Revelation's new creation.
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Frequently asked questions
When should I start the 2027 Bible reading plan?
The plan starts on Friday, January 1, 2027 and ends on Friday, December 31, 2027. If you start later, find today's date in the week-by-week calendar and begin there, then pick up the chapters you missed on weekends. Or start on any date with an undated plan that runs 365 days from whenever you begin.
How many chapters a day do I need to read to finish the Bible in 2027?
The Bible has 1,189 chapters and 2027 has 365 days, so you need about 3.26 chapters a day. In this plan that means an Old Testament portion every day (about 2.5 chapters on average) plus one New Testament chapter every weekday. Measured in verses, it's about 85 a day.
How long does it take each day?
Most days take 7 to 12 minutes of silent reading in the KJV (about 2,170 words on average), or around 15 if you read slowly or aloud. The plan is balanced by verse count, so a day with Psalm 119 (176 verses) stands alone, while days in Psalms or Proverbs group several short chapters. If you also journal or pray through what you read, plan on 25 to 30 minutes.
Can I use this plan with the KJV?
Yes. The chapter and verse totals in this plan (1,189 chapters and 31,102 verses) are KJV counts, and they match most English Protestant Bibles. Reading the KJV can take a little longer because of older words, so give yourself a few extra minutes or read alongside a modern translation.
What if I fall behind?
Don't restart. Use the weekends, which have no New Testament chapter, to catch up on missed weekday chapters, and use Friday, December 31 as a spare day. If you're more than two weeks behind, skip ahead to today's date and add one extra chapter a day from the part you missed until you're even.
Is this a chronological Bible reading plan?
No. It reads the Old Testament in canonical order (Genesis to Malachi) and the New Testament in canonical order (Matthew to Revelation), side by side. A chronological plan rearranges books into the order events happened, placing Job near Genesis and the prophets inside Kings. If that interests you, see our chronological Bible reading plan.