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Liturgical Calendar

Dates for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week and Easter — three years at a glance, plus a countdown to the next one.

Quick answer: This liturgical calendar reference table displays calculated dates for ten major Christian observances across three years, featuring live countdowns to Advent, Easter, and Christmas based on your local browser clock.

The liturgical calendar organizes the Christian year into distinct seasons and holy days centered around the life of Jesus. This page provides a clear reference table displaying ten major observances for three consecutive years. You can quickly check key dates, including the start of Advent, Christmas Day, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Easter Sunday, Ascension Day, and Pentecost. A real-time countdown also shows how many days remain until the next Advent, Easter, and Christmas based on your device clock.

All dates are calculated automatically rather than entered by hand. Easter Sunday is set using standard astronomical calculations for the Western church year. Most other variable dates, such as Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, Ascension Day, and Pentecost, are counted directly from Easter. Advent always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas, while Christmas remains fixed on December 25. The table displays the current year alongside the next two years for convenient planning.

Counting down to the next season

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The countdown is computed in your browser from your device's own clock and time zone; this page stores nothing about you.

Core facts
What it showsThe table lists ten key church dates, including Advent, Holy Week, Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost.
Years coveredDates are displayed for three years at a time, covering the current year and the next two.
How Easter's date is setEaster is calculated using the standard Gregorian algorithm based on lunar and spring cycles.
Moving datesObservances like Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Ascension, and Pentecost are counted directly from Easter.
Western calendarThe dates shown reflect the Western church calendar and may differ from Eastern Orthodox dates.

Church calendar dates 2026, 2027 and 2028

2026
Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Palm SundaySunday, March 29, 2026
Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 2, 2026
Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026
Holy SaturdaySaturday, April 4, 2026
Easter SundaySunday, April 5, 2026
Ascension DayThursday, May 14, 2026
PentecostSunday, May 24, 2026
Advent begins (4th Sunday before Christmas)Sunday, November 29, 2026
Christmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
2027
Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)Wednesday, February 10, 2027
Palm SundaySunday, March 21, 2027
Maundy ThursdayThursday, March 25, 2027
Good FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
Holy SaturdaySaturday, March 27, 2027
Easter SundaySunday, March 28, 2027
Ascension DayThursday, May 6, 2027
PentecostSunday, May 16, 2027
Advent begins (4th Sunday before Christmas)Sunday, November 28, 2027
Christmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027
2028
Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)Wednesday, March 1, 2028
Palm SundaySunday, April 9, 2028
Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 13, 2028
Good FridayFriday, April 14, 2028
Holy SaturdaySaturday, April 15, 2028
Easter SundaySunday, April 16, 2028
Ascension DayThursday, May 25, 2028
PentecostSunday, June 4, 2028
Advent begins (4th Sunday before Christmas)Sunday, December 3, 2028
Christmas DayMonday, December 25, 2028

Dates are computed at build time with the standard Gregorian computus (Meeus/Jones/Butcher) — the same method used across this site's occasion pages — and follow the Western church calendar; Eastern Orthodox dates usually differ.

Planning readings for a season? The verse collections for Advent, Easter and Christmas pair with this table, the Advent calendar opens a verse a day in December, and the verses about the church gather the passages behind the calendar's own word.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the liturgical calendar used for?
The liturgical calendar helps believers follow the rhythm of the Christian year through repeating seasons of preparation, celebration, and reflection. It marks major milestones such as Advent, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Many churches and individuals use these dates to guide scripture readings, worship services, and family traditions.
Why does the date of Easter change every year?
Easter is a movable feast defined by the spring equinox and the full moon. Because it follows a combined solar and lunar calculation rather than a fixed calendar day, its date shifts each spring. Other moving holy days, such as Ash Wednesday and Pentecost, shift along with Easter.
Do these dates match every church tradition?
This page follows the Western calendar system standard in Gregorian calculations. Eastern Orthodox traditions generally calculate Easter and related holy days using the Julian calendar, resulting in different dates for many observances. Be sure to check local parish guidelines if you attend an Orthodox service.
Is this page free to use, and is any data saved?
This reference page is completely free to access and requires no account or sign-up. The countdown timer runs locally inside your web browser using your device clock. We do not track, collect, or store any personal data or visitor information.

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