Christian Holidays & Observances (2026)
Christian observances in 2026 follow the christian calendar, so many dates shift from year to year against the Gregorian calendar. This page lists all 12 Christian holidays and observances for 2026 with their exact dates — beginning with Epiphany on Jan 6.
All Christian observances in 2026
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Epiphany
major |
Visit of the Magi to the Christ child
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Ash Wednesday
major |
First day of Lent
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Palm Sunday
major |
Sunday before Easter
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Good Friday
major |
Crucifixion of Jesus
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Easter Sunday
major |
Resurrection of Jesus
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Pentecost
major |
Descent of the Holy Spirit
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Assumption of Mary
major |
Bodily ascension of the Virgin Mary
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All Saints' Day
major |
Celebration of all saints
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First Sunday of Advent
major |
Start of the liturgical year
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Christmas Eve
major |
Evening before Christmas Day
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Christmas
major |
Birth of Jesus
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St Stephen's Day
major |
Feast of Stephen
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Source: curated
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