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When does Advent 2030?

In 2030, Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, 2030 (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 2030

Ash WednesdayMarch 6, 2030
Palm SundayApril 14, 2030
Good FridayApril 19, 2030
Easter SundayApril 21, 2030
AscensionMay 30, 2030
PentecostJune 9, 2030

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Advent in 2030?

In 2030, Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, 2030.

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.