The 2027 church calendar
Every date your church will want to post about in 2027, with the day of the week and when to start promoting the big ones.
In 2027, Easter is Sunday, March 28. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10; Pentecost is Sunday, May 16; Advent begins Sunday, November 28; and Christmas Eve is a Friday.
- Ash Wednesday
- Wed, Feb 10Lent begins
- Easter Sunday
- Sun, Mar 28Start inviting Sun, Feb 28
- Pentecost
- Sun, May 16Fifty days after Easter
- Advent begins
- Sun, Nov 28Christmas Eve is a Friday
2027 at a glance
Church yearUS calendar and ministryClock changes
Every date, and when to start
The big days need invitations weeks ahead. Filter the list, add it all to your calendar, or print it.
| Date | Observance | Type | Start promoting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 1 | New Year's DayA fresh start: vision for the year, a verse for the year, invitations to January series. | US calendar | |
| Wednesday, January 6 | EpiphanyThe wise men and the light for the nations. | Church year | |
| Sunday, January 10 | Baptism of the LordA natural Sunday to share baptism stories or announce a baptism class. | Church year | |
| Monday, January 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayService projects, unity and justice. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, February 7 | Transfiguration SundayThe last Sunday before Lent. | Church year | |
| Wednesday, February 10 | Ash WednesdayLent begins. Share service times a week ahead. | Church year | Wed, Feb 3 |
| Sunday, February 14 | Valentine's DayMarriage, friendship and community content. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, March 14 | Clocks spring forwardRemind people on Saturday: service is an hour “earlier” tomorrow. | Reminder | |
| Sunday, March 21 | Palm SundayHoly Week begins. Post every Holy Week service. | Church year | |
| Thursday, March 25 | Maundy ThursdayThe Last Supper and communion. | Church year | |
| Friday, March 26 | Good FridayA quieter, reflective post; service times. | Church year | |
| Sunday, March 28 | Easter SundayThe biggest visitor Sunday of the year. Start inviting four weeks ahead. | Church year | Sun, Feb 28 |
| Thursday, May 6 | National Day of Prayer (US)Invite people to pray; share a prayer gathering. | US calendar | Thu, Apr 29 |
| Thursday, May 6 | Ascension DayForty days after Easter. | Church year | |
| Sunday, May 9 | Mother's Day (US)Honor mothers, and be gentle with those for whom the day is hard. | US calendar | Sun, Apr 25 |
| Sunday, May 16 | PentecostThe birthday of the church. | Church year | Sun, May 9 |
| Sunday, May 23 | Trinity SundayThe Sunday after Pentecost. | Church year | |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day (US)Remembering those who died in service. | US calendar | |
| June | VBS and summer ministry seasonRegistration posts from early May; photos (with permission) during the week. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, June 20 | Father's Day (US)Honor fathers and father figures. | US calendar | Sun, Jun 13 |
| Sunday, July 4 | Independence Day (US)Freedom, gratitude and prayer for the nation. | US calendar | |
| Mid-August | Back to school and fall kickoffBackpack blessings, fall groups and kids ministry. | Ministry | |
| Monday, September 6 | Labor Day (US)Faith and work; fall schedules start. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, September 12 | Grandparents Day (US)Honor grandparents; invite them to share wisdom. | US calendar | |
| All of October | Pastor Appreciation MonthInvite your church to thank your pastors all month. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, October 3 | World Communion SundayOne church around the world at one table. | Church year | Sun, Sep 26 |
| Sunday, October 31 | Reformation DayAlso Halloween: trunk-or-treat and fall festivals. | Church year | |
| Monday, November 1 | All Saints' DayRemembering the faithful who have died. | Church year | |
| Sunday, November 7 | Clocks fall backRemind people on Saturday: an extra hour of sleep. | Reminder | |
| Thursday, November 11 | Veterans Day (US)Thank the veterans in your congregation. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, November 21 | Christ the King SundayThe last Sunday of the church year. | Church year | |
| Thursday, November 25 | Thanksgiving (US)Gratitude stories; food drives and serving. | US calendar | Thu, Nov 18 |
| Sunday, November 28 | First Sunday of AdventAdvent begins: hope. | Church year | Sun, Nov 14 |
| Tuesday, November 30 | Giving TuesdayYear-end giving begins. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, December 5 | Second Sunday of AdventPeace. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 12 | Third Sunday of AdventJoy. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 19 | Fourth Sunday of AdventLove. | Church year | |
| Friday, December 24 | Christmas EveSecond only to Easter for visitors. Start inviting three weeks ahead. | Church year | Sun, Dec 5 |
| Saturday, December 25 | Christmas DayMerry Christmas. | Church year | |
| Friday, December 31 | Year-end giving deadlineLast day for tax-deductible gifts this year. | Ministry |
The 2027 church social media calendar
These dates plus post ideas, caption starters and a weekly planner for every month, and dated Easter and Christmas Eve plans. 19 pages, free.
Get the free calendarQuestions about 2027
When is Easter 2027?
Easter is Sunday, March 28, 2027. Good Friday is Friday, March 26 and Palm Sunday is Sunday, March 21.
When does Lent start in 2027?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2027, and runs until Easter on Sunday, March 28.
When is Pentecost 2027?
Pentecost is Sunday, May 16, 2027, fifty days after Easter. Ascension Day is Thursday, May 6.
When does Advent start in 2027?
Advent begins on Sunday, November 28, 2027. The other Advent Sundays are Sunday, December 5, Sunday, December 12 and Sunday, December 19.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2027?
Christmas Eve 2027 is a Friday (Friday, December 24), and Christmas Day is Saturday, December 25.
When should a church start promoting Easter 2027?
About four weeks ahead: post a save-the-date around Sunday, February 28, ask members to invite a friend two weeks before, and share what to expect in Holy Week.
When is Mother's Day 2027?
Mother's Day in the US is Sunday, May 9, 2027, and Father's Day is Sunday, June 20.
Other years
2026Easter Sun, Apr 52028Easter Sun, Apr 162029Easter Sun, Apr 12030Easter Sun, Apr 21
Rather not plan it all yourself?
We plan, design and post your church’s social media every week, from $100 a week, month to month.