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When is Palm Sunday 2027?

In 2027, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, March 21, 2027.

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 2027

Ash WednesdayFebruary 10, 2027
Palm SundayMarch 21, 2027
Good FridayMarch 26, 2027
Easter SundayMarch 28, 2027
AscensionMay 6, 2027
PentecostMay 16, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Palm Sunday in 2027?

In 2027, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, March 21, 2027.

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.