Tuesday, January 6
Epiphany
Western Gregorian calculation
Christian Year
The rhythms of praise
Across Christian traditions, praise is shaped by the movement of the year. Explore selected seasonal dates while respecting that Christian calendars are not identical.
Explore the year
A season for every date
Select a date to see its place in an illustrative Western Gregorian seasonal cycle. Practices and season names vary across churches.
Western Gregorian illustration
After Pentecost
The time between Pentecost and Advent; naming differs among traditions.
From 2026-05-24 until 2026-11-29 (exclusive).
A reference calculation of major Western Gregorian observances. Local traditions may transfer feasts or follow different seasonal terminology.
Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday
Western Gregorian calculation
Sunday, March 29
Palm Sunday
Western Gregorian calculation
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
Western Gregorian calculation
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday
Western Gregorian calculation
Thursday, May 14
Ascension Day
Western Gregorian calculation
Sunday, May 24
Pentecost
Western Gregorian calculation
Sunday, May 31
Trinity Sunday
Western Gregorian calculation
Sunday, November 29
First Sunday of Advent
Western Gregorian calculation
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
Western Gregorian calculation
Calendar comparison sources: Orthodox Church in America — Paschal Cycle · Greek Orthodox Archdiocese — Paschalion