Easter Sunday 2026 is Sunday, April 5, 2026 on the General Roman Calendar.

When is Ash Wednesday 2026?

Ash Wednesday 2026 is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the start of Lent.

What is a solemnity in the liturgical calendar?

A solemnity is one of the Church's greatest feast days, such as Easter, Christmas, Pentecost, and others. Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours give them first place.

Which liturgical calendar is this?

Dates follow the General Roman Calendar for 2026, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.

Liturgical Calendar 2026

Easter falls on April 5 this year. Use the calendar to plan Lent, Holy Week, and the rest of the liturgical year.

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Key dates 2026

Date	Feast	Fasting?
Wednesday, February 18, 2026	Ash Wednesday	Yes
Sunday, March 29, 2026	Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord	No
Friday, April 3, 2026	Good Friday	Yes
Sunday, April 5, 2026	Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord	No
Sunday, May 24, 2026	Pentecost Sunday	No
Sunday, November 1, 2026	All Saints	No
Sunday, November 29, 2026	First Sunday of Advent	No
Friday, December 25, 2026	The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)	No

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Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 2026?: Easter Sunday 2026 is Sunday, April 5, 2026 on the General Roman Calendar.
When is Ash Wednesday 2026?: Ash Wednesday 2026 is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the start of Lent.
What is a solemnity in the liturgical calendar?: A solemnity is one of the Church's greatest feast days, such as Easter, Christmas, Pentecost, and others. Mass and the Liturgy of the Hours give them first place.
Which liturgical calendar is this?: Dates follow the General Roman Calendar for 2026, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.