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When does Advent 2031?

In 2031, Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2031 (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 2031

Ash WednesdayFebruary 26, 2031
Palm SundayApril 6, 2031
Good FridayApril 11, 2031
Easter SundayApril 13, 2031
AscensionMay 22, 2031
PentecostJune 1, 2031

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Advent in 2031?

In 2031, Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2031.

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.