Liturgical Calendar 1988

Browse the liturgical calendar for 1988. Pick a day—or jump to a key date below—to see what's celebrated and whether fasting or abstinence applies.

December 1988

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General Roman Calendar.

Thursday, December 1, 1988

Thursday of the first week of Advent

Season: Advent

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Key dates 1988

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 17, 1988
Ash Wednesday
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 27, 1988
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Good Friday
Friday, April 1, 1988
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 3, 1988
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Pentecost
Sunday, May 22, 1988
Pentecost Sunday
All Saints
Tuesday, November 1, 1988
All Saints
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 27, 1988
First Sunday of Advent
Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 1988
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

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Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 1988?
Easter Sunday 1988 is Sunday, April 3, 1988 on the General Roman Calendar.
When is Ash Wednesday 1988?
Ash Wednesday 1988 is Wednesday, February 17, 1988—the start of Lent.
What is a solemnity in the liturgical calendar?
A solemnity is one of the Church's greatest feast days—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 1988, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.