Frequently Asked Questions - Christian Holiday Dates, 2008

Epiphany or Three Kings Day is celebrated twelve days after Christmas, on January 6th.

Eastern Orthodox Christmas is celebrated on January 7th.

Candlemas Day is on February 2nd.

When is St. Valentines Day?

St. Valentines Day is celebrated on February 14th.

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When is Shrove Tuesday?

Shrove Tuesday, the last day before Lent, will be celebrated on February 20th, 2007.

When is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, will be marked on February 21st, 2007.

When does Lent begin?

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 21st, 2007.

When is St. Patrick's Day?

St. Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people. St. Patrick's Day marks the anniversary of the saint's death and is a national holiday in Ireland. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th.

When is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, will be on April 1st, 2007.

When is Holy Thursday / Maundy Thursday?

Holy Thursday, remembering the Last Supper, will be on April 5th, 2007.

When is Good Friday?

Good Friday, marking Jesus' execution by the Romans, will be on April 6th, 2007.

When is Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday, celebrating Jesus' resurrection, will be on April 8th, 2007.

When is Eastern Orthodox Easter?

Eastern Orthodox Easter will be on April 8th, 2007.

When is Christmas?

Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus, is celebrated on December 25th.