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When is Palm Sunday 2031?

In 2031, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, April 6, 2031.

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 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 is Palm Sunday in 2031?

In 2031, Palm Sunday falls on Sunday, April 6, 2031.

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.