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When is Palm Sunday 2028?

In 2028, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, April 9, 2028.

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 2028

Ash WednesdayMarch 1, 2028
Palm SundayApril 9, 2028
Good FridayApril 14, 2028
Easter SundayApril 16, 2028
AscensionMay 25, 2028
PentecostJune 4, 2028

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Palm Sunday in 2028?

In 2028, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, April 9, 2028.

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.