Liturgical Calendar 1996 — United States (USCCB)

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 1996?

Easter Sunday 1996 is Sunday, April 7, 1996 on the General Roman Calendar.

When is Ash Wednesday 1996?

Ash Wednesday 1996 is Wednesday, February 21, 1996—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 1996, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.