Palm Sunday
Wondering when Palm Sunday is and what it means? Here’s a quick guide to this special day that marks the start of Holy Week.
When is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday – Sunday, April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter, which means the date changes each year depending on the liturgical calendar.
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| Holiday | Year | Day of the week | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Sunday | 2024 | Sunday | March 24, 2024 |
| Palm Sunday | 2025 | Sunday | April 13, 2025 |
| Palm Sunday | 2026 | Sunday | March 29, 2026 |
| Palm Sunday | 2027 | Sunday | March 21, 2027 |
| Palm Sunday | 2028 | Sunday | April 9, 2028 |
| Palm Sunday | 2029 | Sunday | March 25, 2029 |
| Palm Sunday | 2030 | Sunday | April 14, 2030 |
| Palm Sunday | 2031 | Sunday | April 6, 2031 |
| Palm Sunday | 2032 | Sunday | March 21, 2032 |
| Palm Sunday | 2033 | Sunday | April 10, 2033 |
| Palm Sunday | 2034 | Sunday | April 2, 2034 |
| Palm Sunday | 2035 | Sunday | March 18, 2035 |
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What is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches.
It marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of Lent.
Is Palm Sunday a Public Holiday?
No, Palm Sunday is not a federal holiday in the U.S., but it’s an important observance in many Christian traditions.
How is Palm Sunday Celebrated?
🌿 Church services with palm branches
🙏 Readings of the Passion story
👶 Children’s processions or reenactments
💐 Displaying blessed palms at home
Interesting Facts About Palm Sunday
• In some countries, olive branches or other greenery are used instead of palms.
• Palms from Palm Sunday are often saved and burned to create ashes for the next Ash Wednesday.
• The name “Palm Sunday” comes from the Gospel accounts of Jesus being greeted with palm leaves.
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