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 Wednesday | March 1, 2028 |
| Palm Sunday | April 9, 2028 |
| Good Friday | April 14, 2028 |
| Easter Sunday | April 16, 2028 |
| Ascension | May 25, 2028 |
| Pentecost | June 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.