Dates of the Major Christian Feasts
Catholic calendar, year 2025
2026 Calendar
January 6: Epiphany: Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.
February 2: Candlemas: Christian feast marking the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, often associated with the tradition of crêpes.
February 13: Mardi Gras: Last day of carnival before Lent, marked by festivities and costumes.
February 14: Ash Wednesday: Beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and penance in Christian tradition.
February 14 to March 28: Lent: 40-day period of fasting recalling the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert.
March 24: Palm Sunday: Celebrates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and marks the beginning of Holy Week.
March 25: Annunciation: Feast of the announcement to the Virgin Mary that she would conceive Jesus Christ.
March 28: Holy Thursday: Commemorates the Last Supper, Jesus's final meal with his disciples.
March 29: Good Friday: Day of mourning commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
March 31: Easter: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a major feast of Christianity.
April 21: Easter Monday: Continuation of the feast of the Resurrection of Christ, marking the victory over death and spiritual renewal.
May 9: Ascension: Marks Jesus's elevation into heaven, 40 days after Easter.
May 19: Pentecost: Celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, 50 days after Easter.
May 26: Feast of the Holy Trinity: Celebration of the divine Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
August 15: Assumption: Feast marking the elevation of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
November 1: All Saints' Day: Feast of the saints, a celebration of the departed in Christian tradition.
November 2: All Souls' Day: A day of prayer and remembrance for the souls of the departed.
Thursday, November 28: Thanksgiving: American feast celebrating gratitude and the harvest.
Sunday, December 1 to Tuesday, December 24, 2026: Advent: Period of preparation and waiting for Christmas.
December 6: Saint Nicholas Day: Celebrates the patron saint of children and schoolchildren.
December 8: Immaculate Conception: Feast of the conception of the Virgin Mary without original sin.
December 25: Christmas: Celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
2026 Calendar
January 6 - Epiphany: Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus
February 2 - Candlemas: Presentation of Jesus at the Temple
February 17 - Mardi Gras: Last day before Lent
February 18 - Ash Wednesday: Beginning of Lent
February 18 to April 4 - Lent: 40 days of fasting
March 29 - Palm Sunday: Jesus's entry into Jerusalem, beginning of Holy Week
March 25 - Annunciation: The angel Gabriel's message to Mary
April 2 - Holy Thursday: Commemoration of the Last Supper
April 3 - Good Friday: Crucifixion of Christ
April 5 - Easter: Resurrection of Christ
April 6 - Easter Monday: Continuation of the Easter celebration
May 14 - Ascension: Christ's ascent into heaven
May 24 - Pentecost: Coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles
May 31 - Holy Trinity: Celebration of the divine Trinity
August 15 - Assumption: Elevation of the Virgin Mary into heaven
November 1 - All Saints' Day: Feast of all the saints
November 2 - All Souls' Day: Prayers for the departed
November 26 - Thanksgiving (United States): Feast of gratitude
November 29 to December 24 - Advent: Preparation for Christmas
December 6 - Saint Nicholas Day: Feast of the patron saint of children
December 8 - Immaculate Conception: Mary conceived without original sin
December 25 - Christmas: Birth of Jesus Christ