Explore the England calendar for 2023. Select a day to see local celebrations and any fasting or abstinence requirements.
| Date | Feast | Fasting? |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 22 February 2023 | Ash Wednesday | Yes |
| Sunday, 2 April 2023 | Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord | No |
| Friday, 7 April 2023 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Sunday, 9 April 2023 | Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord | No |
| Sunday, 28 May 2023 | Pentecost Sunday | No |
| Wednesday, 1 November 2023 | All Saints | No |
| Sunday, 3 December 2023 | First Sunday of Advent | No |
| Monday, 25 December 2023 | The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) | No |
Choose a month to see its feasts and solemnities.
Easter Sunday 2023 is Sunday, 9 April 2023 on the General Roman Calendar.
Ash Wednesday 2023 is Wednesday, 22 February 2023, the start of Lent.
A solemnity is a major celebration in the Church’s liturgical year, such as Easter, Christmas or Pentecost. These days have special prayers and readings at Mass and in the Liturgy of the Hours.
Dates follow the England for 2023, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.
