The 2029 church calendar
Every date your church will want to post about in 2029, with the day of the week and when to start promoting the big ones.
In 2029, Easter is Sunday, April 1. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14; Pentecost is Sunday, May 20; Advent begins Sunday, December 2; and Christmas Eve is a Monday.
- Ash Wednesday
- Wed, Feb 14Lent begins
- Easter Sunday
- Sun, Apr 1Start inviting Sun, Mar 4
- Pentecost
- Sun, May 20Fifty days after Easter
- Advent begins
- Sun, Dec 2Christmas Eve is a Monday
2029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 1 | New Year's DayA fresh start: vision for the year, a verse for the year, invitations to January series. | US calendar | |
| Saturday, January 6 | EpiphanyThe wise men and the light for the nations. | Church year | |
| Sunday, January 7 | Baptism of the LordA natural Sunday to share baptism stories or announce a baptism class. | Church year | |
| Monday, January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayService projects, unity and justice. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, February 11 | Transfiguration SundayThe last Sunday before Lent. | Church year | |
| Wednesday, February 14 | Valentine's DayMarriage, friendship and community content. | US calendar | |
| Wednesday, February 14 | Ash WednesdayLent begins. Share service times a week ahead. | Church year | Wed, Feb 7 |
| Sunday, March 11 | Clocks spring forwardRemind people on Saturday: service is an hour “earlier” tomorrow. | Reminder | |
| Sunday, March 25 | Palm SundayHoly Week begins. Post every Holy Week service. | Church year | |
| Thursday, March 29 | Maundy ThursdayThe Last Supper and communion. | Church year | |
| Friday, March 30 | Good FridayA quieter, reflective post; service times. | Church year | |
| Sunday, April 1 | Easter SundayThe biggest visitor Sunday of the year. Start inviting four weeks ahead. | Church year | Sun, Mar 4 |
| Thursday, May 3 | National Day of Prayer (US)Invite people to pray; share a prayer gathering. | US calendar | Thu, Apr 26 |
| Thursday, May 10 | Ascension DayForty days after Easter. | Church year | |
| Sunday, May 13 | Mother's Day (US)Honor mothers, and be gentle with those for whom the day is hard. | US calendar | Sun, Apr 29 |
| Sunday, May 20 | PentecostThe birthday of the church. | Church year | Sun, May 13 |
| Sunday, May 27 | Trinity SundayThe Sunday after Pentecost. | Church year | |
| Monday, May 28 | 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 17 | Father's Day (US)Honor fathers and father figures. | US calendar | Sun, Jun 10 |
| Wednesday, 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 3 | Labor Day (US)Faith and work; fall schedules start. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, September 9 | 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 7 | World Communion SundayOne church around the world at one table. | Church year | Sun, Sep 30 |
| Wednesday, October 31 | Reformation DayAlso Halloween: trunk-or-treat and fall festivals. | Church year | |
| Thursday, November 1 | All Saints' DayRemembering the faithful who have died. | Church year | |
| Sunday, November 4 | Clocks fall backRemind people on Saturday: an extra hour of sleep. | Reminder | |
| Sunday, November 11 | Veterans Day (US)Thank the veterans in your congregation. | US calendar | |
| Thursday, November 22 | Thanksgiving (US)Gratitude stories; food drives and serving. | US calendar | Thu, Nov 15 |
| Sunday, November 25 | Christ the King SundayThe last Sunday of the church year. | Church year | |
| Tuesday, November 27 | Giving TuesdayYear-end giving begins. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, December 2 | First Sunday of AdventAdvent begins: hope. | Church year | Sun, Nov 18 |
| Sunday, December 9 | Second Sunday of AdventPeace. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 16 | Third Sunday of AdventJoy. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 23 | Fourth Sunday of AdventLove. | Church year | |
| Monday, December 24 | Christmas EveSecond only to Easter for visitors. Start inviting three weeks ahead. | Church year | Wed, Dec 5 |
| Tuesday, December 25 | Christmas DayMerry Christmas. | Church year | |
| Monday, December 31 | Year-end giving deadlineLast day for tax-deductible gifts this year. | Ministry |
Questions about 2029
When is Easter 2029?
Easter is Sunday, April 1, 2029. Good Friday is Friday, March 30 and Palm Sunday is Sunday, March 25.
When does Lent start in 2029?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2029, and runs until Easter on Sunday, April 1.
When is Pentecost 2029?
Pentecost is Sunday, May 20, 2029, fifty days after Easter. Ascension Day is Thursday, May 10.
When does Advent start in 2029?
Advent begins on Sunday, December 2, 2029. The other Advent Sundays are Sunday, December 9, Sunday, December 16 and Sunday, December 23.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2029?
Christmas Eve 2029 is a Monday (Monday, December 24), and Christmas Day is Tuesday, December 25.
When should a church start promoting Easter 2029?
About four weeks ahead: post a save-the-date around Sunday, March 4, ask members to invite a friend two weeks before, and share what to expect in Holy Week.
When is Mother's Day 2029?
Mother's Day in the US is Sunday, May 13, 2029, and Father's Day is Sunday, June 17.
Other years
2026Easter Sun, Apr 52027Easter Sun, Mar 282028Easter Sun, Apr 162030Easter Sun, Apr 21
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