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When does Advent 2028?

In 2028, Advent begins on Sunday, December 3, 2028 (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 2028

Ash WednesdayMarch 1, 2028
Palm SundayApril 9, 2028
Good FridayApril 14, 2028
Easter SundayApril 16, 2028
AscensionMay 25, 2028
PentecostJune 4, 2028

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Advent in 2028?

In 2028, Advent begins on Sunday, December 3, 2028.

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.