Looking for the 2026 Christian holiday calendar? Explore our official complete Christian festival calendar 2026 table featuring accurate dates for both Western and Orthodox holy days to help you plan your liturgical year and celebrations.
List of Christian Religious Festivals and Holidays Calendar 2026
Lent & Holy Week (Spring 2026)
| Festival / Holiday Name | Date (2026) | Significance / Category |
|---|---|---|
| Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | January 1, 2026 | Marian Feast (Catholic) |
| Epiphany | January 6, 2026 | Arrival of the Magi |
| Ash Wednesday | February 18, 2026 | Beginning of Lent |
| St. Patrick's Day | March 17, 2026 | Feast of St. Patrick |
| Palm Sunday | March 29, 2026 | Holy Week Begins |
| Maundy Thursday | April 2, 2026 | The Last Supper |
| Good Friday | April 3, 2026 | Crucifixion of Jesus |
| Holy Saturday | April 4, 2026 | Easter Vigil |
| Easter Sunday (Western) | April 5, 2026 | Resurrection of Jesus |
| Easter Monday | April 6, 2026 | Day after Easter |
Post-Easter Festivals
| Festival / Holiday Name | Date (2026) | Significance / Category |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox Easter Sunday (Eastern) | April 12, 2026 | Resurrection (Julian Calendar) |
| Ascension of Jesus | May 14, 2026 | Ascension into Heaven |
| Pentecost | May 24, 2026 | Descent of the Holy Spirit |
| Trinity Sunday | May 31, 2026 | Honor of the Holy Trinity |
| Corpus Christi | June 4, 2026 | Body and Blood of Christ |
| Nativity of John the Baptist | June 24, 2026 | Feast of St. John |
| Feast of Saints Peter and Paul | June 29, 2026 | Honor of the Apostles |
Global Events, Autumn & Winter Festivals
| Festival / Holiday Name | Date (2026) | Significance / Category |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | August 15, 2026 | Mary taken to Heaven |
| All Saints' Day | November 1, 2026 | Honor of all Saints |
| First Sunday of Advent | November 29, 2026 | Start of Advent Season |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | December 8, 2026 | Marian Feast |
| Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026 | Night before Christmas |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Birth of Jesus Christ |
FAQs 2026 Christian Holidays
Q1: When are Good Friday and Easter Sunday in 2026?
Ans: Good Friday will be on March 26, 2026, and Easter Sunday will follow right after on March 28, 2026.
Q2: What days do the 2026 Christmas holidays fall on?
Ans: Christmas is always on the same date. In 2026, Christmas Eve lands on a Friday (December 24) and Christmas Day is on a Saturday (December 25).