Liturgical Calendar 2016 — United States (USCCB)

Frequently asked questions

When is Easter 2016?

Easter Sunday 2016 is Sunday, March 27, 2016 on the General Roman Calendar.

When is Ash Wednesday 2016?

Ash Wednesday 2016 is Wednesday, February 10, 2016—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 2016, including regional solemnities and penance days where they apply.