Liturgical Calendar 1986 — United States (USCCB)

The 1986 calendar follows the United States (USCCB). Pick a day to see regional solemnities, feast days, and penance obligations.

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Saturday, May 31, 1986

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Season: Ordinary Time

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Key dates 1986

Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 12, 1986
Ash Wednesday
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 23, 1986
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
Good Friday
Friday, March 28, 1986
Friday of the Passion of the Lord
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 30, 1986
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Pentecost
Sunday, May 18, 1986
Pentecost Sunday
All Saints
Saturday, November 1, 1986
All Saints
First Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 30, 1986
First Sunday of Advent
Christmas
Thursday, December 25, 1986
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)

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Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 1986?
Easter Sunday 1986 is Sunday, March 30, 1986 on the General Roman Calendar.
When is Ash Wednesday 1986?
Ash Wednesday 1986 is Wednesday, February 12, 1986—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 United States (USCCB) for 1986, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.