Holy Week
Wondering when Holy Week is and what it includes? Here’s a simple guide to this important week leading up to Easter.
When is Holy Week?
Holy Week 2027 starts – Sunday, March 21, 2027
Holy Week 2027 ends – Sunday, March 28, 2027
Holy Week takes place during the final week of Lent, leading up to Easter Sunday. It begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Holy Saturday/Easter Sunday.
The exact dates change each year.
Holy Week 2027
| Day | Day of the Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
| Holy Monday | Monday | Monday, March 22, 2027 |
| Holy Tuesday | Tuesday | Tuesday, March 23, 2027 |
| Holy Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday, March 24, 2027 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday | Thursday, March 25, 2027 |
| Good Friday | Friday | Friday, March 26, 2027 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday | Saturday, March 27, 2027 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
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| Holiday | Year | Starts on | Ends on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Week | 2026 | Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Sunday, April 5, 2026 |
| Holy Week | 2027 | Sunday, March 21, 2027 | Sunday, March 28, 2027 |
| Holy Week | 2028 | Sunday, April 9, 2028 | Sunday, April 16, 2028 |
| Holy Week | 2029 | Sunday, March 25, 2029 | Sunday, April 1, 2029 |
| Holy Week | 2030 | Sunday, April 14, 2030 | Sunday, April 21, 2030 |
| Holy Week | 2031 | Sunday, April 6, 2031 | Sunday, April 13, 2031 |
| Holy Week | 2032 | Sunday, March 21, 2032 | Sunday, March 28, 2032 |
| Holy Week | 2033 | Sunday, April 10, 2033 | Sunday, April 17, 2033 |
| Holy Week | 2034 | Sunday, April 2, 2034 | Sunday, April 9, 2034 |
| Holy Week | 2035 | Sunday, March 18, 2035 | Sunday, March 25, 2035 |
Holy Week 2028
| Day | Day of the Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, April 9, 2028 |
| Holy Monday | Monday | Monday, April 10, 2028 |
| Holy Tuesday | Tuesday | Tuesday, April 11, 2028 |
| Holy Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday, April 12, 2028 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday | Thursday, April 13, 2028 |
| Good Friday | Friday | Friday, April 14, 2028 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday | Saturday, April 15, 2028 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, April 16, 2028 |
Holy Week 2029
| Day | Day of the Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, March 25, 2029 |
| Holy Monday | Monday | Monday, March 26, 2029 |
| Holy Tuesday | Tuesday | Tuesday, March 27, 2029 |
| Holy Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday, March 28, 2029 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday | Thursday, March 29, 2029 |
| Good Friday | Friday | Friday, March 30, 2029 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday | Saturday, March 31, 2029 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, April 1, 2029 |
Holy Week 2030
| Day | Day of the Week | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, April 14, 2030 |
| Holy Monday | Monday | Monday, April 15, 2030 |
| Holy Tuesday | Tuesday | Tuesday, April 16, 2030 |
| Holy Wednesday | Wednesday | Wednesday, April 17, 2030 |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday | Thursday, April 18, 2030 |
| Good Friday | Friday | Friday, April 19, 2030 |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday | Saturday, April 20, 2030 |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday | Sunday, April 21, 2030 |
What is Holy Week?
Holy Week is one of the most important periods in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the final days of Jesus Christ’s life, including his arrival in Jerusalem, crucifixion, and resurrection.
The week includes several key days:
- Palm Sunday – Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem
- Maundy Thursday – The Last Supper
- Good Friday – The crucifixion
It’s a time of reflection, remembrance, and preparation for Easter Sunday.
Holy Week Timeline
| Day | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Palm Sunday | Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem |
| Thursday | Maundy Thursday | The Last Supper |
| Friday | Good Friday | The crucifixion of Jesus |
| Saturday | Holy Saturday | A day of reflection and waiting |
| Sunday | Easter Sunday | The resurrection of Jesus |
Is Holy Week a Public Holiday?
Holy Week is not a federal holiday in the United States. However, some days within the week—like Good Friday—are observed in certain states, and many people attend church services or take time for reflection.
In some countries, parts of Holy Week are recognized as public holidays.
How is Holy Week Celebrated?
⛪ Attending church services throughout the week
🙏 Prayer, reflection, and quiet observance
📖 Reading biblical passages about the final days of Jesus
🕯️ Special ceremonies, especially on Good Friday and Easter Vigil
Interesting Facts About Holy Week
- Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and ends just before Easter Sunday.
- Maundy Thursday gets its name from the Latin word mandatum, meaning “commandment.”
- The Easter Vigil, held on Holy Saturday night, is one of the oldest Christian traditions.
- Holy Week is observed by millions of people around the world, often with unique cultural traditions.
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