When is Palm Sunday 2026?
In 2026, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord begins Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when the crowds spread palm branches before him. Palms are blessed at Mass and the account of the Passion is proclaimed.
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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 is Palm Sunday in 2026?
In 2026, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Why does the date of Palm Sunday 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.