The 2028 church calendar
Every date your church will want to post about in 2028, with the day of the week and when to start promoting the big ones.
In 2028, Easter is Sunday, April 16. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1; Pentecost is Sunday, June 4; Advent begins Sunday, December 3; and Christmas Eve is a Sunday.
- Ash Wednesday
- Wed, Mar 1Lent begins
- Easter Sunday
- Sun, Apr 16Start inviting Sun, Mar 19
- Pentecost
- Sun, Jun 4Fifty days after Easter
- Advent begins
- Sun, Dec 3Christmas Eve is a Sunday
2028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, January 1 | New Year's DayA fresh start: vision for the year, a verse for the year, invitations to January series. | US calendar | |
| Thursday, January 6 | EpiphanyThe wise men and the light for the nations. | Church year | |
| Sunday, January 9 | Baptism of the LordA natural Sunday to share baptism stories or announce a baptism class. | Church year | |
| Monday, January 17 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayService projects, unity and justice. | US calendar | |
| Monday, February 14 | Valentine's DayMarriage, friendship and community content. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, February 27 | Transfiguration SundayThe last Sunday before Lent. | Church year | |
| Wednesday, March 1 | Ash WednesdayLent begins. Share service times a week ahead. | Church year | Wed, Feb 23 |
| Sunday, March 12 | Clocks spring forwardRemind people on Saturday: service is an hour “earlier” tomorrow. | Reminder | |
| Sunday, April 9 | Palm SundayHoly Week begins. Post every Holy Week service. | Church year | |
| Thursday, April 13 | Maundy ThursdayThe Last Supper and communion. | Church year | |
| Friday, April 14 | Good FridayA quieter, reflective post; service times. | Church year | |
| Sunday, April 16 | Easter SundayThe biggest visitor Sunday of the year. Start inviting four weeks ahead. | Church year | Sun, Mar 19 |
| Thursday, May 4 | National Day of Prayer (US)Invite people to pray; share a prayer gathering. | US calendar | Thu, Apr 27 |
| Sunday, May 14 | Mother's Day (US)Honor mothers, and be gentle with those for whom the day is hard. | US calendar | Sun, Apr 30 |
| Thursday, May 25 | Ascension DayForty days after Easter. | Church year | |
| Monday, May 29 | Memorial Day (US)Remembering those who died in service. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, June 4 | PentecostThe birthday of the church. | Church year | Sun, May 28 |
| Sunday, June 11 | Trinity SundayThe Sunday after Pentecost. | Church year | |
| June | VBS and summer ministry seasonRegistration posts from early May; photos (with permission) during the week. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, June 18 | Father's Day (US)Honor fathers and father figures. | US calendar | Sun, Jun 11 |
| Tuesday, 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 4 | Labor Day (US)Faith and work; fall schedules start. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, September 10 | Grandparents Day (US)Honor grandparents; invite them to share wisdom. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, October 1 | World Communion SundayOne church around the world at one table. | Church year | Sun, Sep 24 |
| All of October | Pastor Appreciation MonthInvite your church to thank your pastors all month. | Ministry | |
| Tuesday, October 31 | Reformation DayAlso Halloween: trunk-or-treat and fall festivals. | Church year | |
| Wednesday, November 1 | All Saints' DayRemembering the faithful who have died. | Church year | |
| Sunday, November 5 | Clocks fall backRemind people on Saturday: an extra hour of sleep. | Reminder | |
| Saturday, November 11 | Veterans Day (US)Thank the veterans in your congregation. | US calendar | |
| Thursday, November 23 | Thanksgiving (US)Gratitude stories; food drives and serving. | US calendar | Thu, Nov 16 |
| Sunday, November 26 | Christ the King SundayThe last Sunday of the church year. | Church year | |
| Tuesday, November 28 | Giving TuesdayYear-end giving begins. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, December 3 | First Sunday of AdventAdvent begins: hope. | Church year | Sun, Nov 19 |
| Sunday, December 10 | Second Sunday of AdventPeace. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 17 | Third Sunday of AdventJoy. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 24 | Fourth Sunday of AdventLove. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 24 | Christmas EveSecond only to Easter for visitors. Start inviting three weeks ahead. | Church year | Tue, Dec 5 |
| Monday, December 25 | Christmas DayMerry Christmas. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 31 | Year-end giving deadlineLast day for tax-deductible gifts this year. | Ministry |
Questions about 2028
When is Easter 2028?
Easter is Sunday, April 16, 2028. Good Friday is Friday, April 14 and Palm Sunday is Sunday, April 9.
When does Lent start in 2028?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2028, and runs until Easter on Sunday, April 16.
When is Pentecost 2028?
Pentecost is Sunday, June 4, 2028, fifty days after Easter. Ascension Day is Thursday, May 25.
When does Advent start in 2028?
Advent begins on Sunday, December 3, 2028. The other Advent Sundays are Sunday, December 10, Sunday, December 17 and Sunday, December 24.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2028?
Christmas Eve 2028 is a Sunday (Sunday, December 24), and Christmas Day is Monday, December 25.
When should a church start promoting Easter 2028?
About four weeks ahead: post a save-the-date around Sunday, March 19, ask members to invite a friend two weeks before, and share what to expect in Holy Week.
When is Mother's Day 2028?
Mother's Day in the US is Sunday, May 14, 2028, and Father's Day is Sunday, June 18.
Other years
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