When is Pentecost 2026?
In 2026, Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Pentecost celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary, fifty days after Easter. Often called the birthday of the Church, it closes the Easter season.
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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 Pentecost in 2026?
In 2026, Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Why does the date of Pentecost 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.