When does Advent 2026?
In 2026, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026 (the First Sunday of Advent).
Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas and the beginning of the Church’s liturgical year. It begins on the First Sunday of Advent — the fourth Sunday before Christmas — and lasts until Christmas Eve.
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Key liturgical dates in 2026
| Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026 |
| Palm Sunday | March 29, 2026 |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | April 5, 2026 |
| Ascension | May 14, 2026 |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Advent in 2026?
In 2026, Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Why does the date of Advent change each year?
Its date depends on the date of Easter, which is a movable feast set as the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the spring equinox. Because Easter moves, so do the feasts calculated from it.