The 2030 church calendar
Every date your church will want to post about in 2030, with the day of the week and when to start promoting the big ones.
In 2030, Easter is Sunday, April 21. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6; Pentecost is Sunday, June 9; Advent begins Sunday, December 1; and Christmas Eve is a Tuesday.
- Ash Wednesday
- Wed, Mar 6Lent begins
- Easter Sunday
- Sun, Apr 21Start inviting Sun, Mar 24
- Pentecost
- Sun, Jun 9Fifty days after Easter
- Advent begins
- Sun, Dec 1Christmas Eve is a Tuesday
2030 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 1 | New Year's DayA fresh start: vision for the year, a verse for the year, invitations to January series. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, January 6 | EpiphanyThe wise men and the light for the nations. | Church year | |
| Sunday, January 13 | Baptism of the LordA natural Sunday to share baptism stories or announce a baptism class. | Church year | |
| Monday, January 21 | Martin Luther King Jr. DayService projects, unity and justice. | US calendar | |
| Thursday, February 14 | Valentine's DayMarriage, friendship and community content. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, March 3 | Transfiguration SundayThe last Sunday before Lent. | Church year | |
| Wednesday, March 6 | Ash WednesdayLent begins. Share service times a week ahead. | Church year | Wed, Feb 27 |
| Sunday, March 10 | Clocks spring forwardRemind people on Saturday: service is an hour “earlier” tomorrow. | Reminder | |
| Sunday, April 14 | Palm SundayHoly Week begins. Post every Holy Week service. | Church year | |
| Thursday, April 18 | Maundy ThursdayThe Last Supper and communion. | Church year | |
| Friday, April 19 | Good FridayA quieter, reflective post; service times. | Church year | |
| Sunday, April 21 | Easter SundayThe biggest visitor Sunday of the year. Start inviting four weeks ahead. | Church year | Sun, Mar 24 |
| Thursday, May 2 | National Day of Prayer (US)Invite people to pray; share a prayer gathering. | US calendar | Thu, Apr 25 |
| Sunday, May 12 | Mother's Day (US)Honor mothers, and be gentle with those for whom the day is hard. | US calendar | Sun, Apr 28 |
| Monday, May 27 | Memorial Day (US)Remembering those who died in service. | US calendar | |
| Thursday, May 30 | Ascension DayForty days after Easter. | Church year | |
| Sunday, June 9 | PentecostThe birthday of the church. | Church year | Sun, Jun 2 |
| June | VBS and summer ministry seasonRegistration posts from early May; photos (with permission) during the week. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, June 16 | Trinity SundayThe Sunday after Pentecost. | Church year | |
| Sunday, June 16 | Father's Day (US)Honor fathers and father figures. | US calendar | Sun, Jun 9 |
| Thursday, 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 2 | Labor Day (US)Faith and work; fall schedules start. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, September 8 | 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 6 | World Communion SundayOne church around the world at one table. | Church year | Sun, Sep 29 |
| Thursday, October 31 | Reformation DayAlso Halloween: trunk-or-treat and fall festivals. | Church year | |
| Friday, November 1 | All Saints' DayRemembering the faithful who have died. | Church year | |
| Sunday, November 3 | Clocks fall backRemind people on Saturday: an extra hour of sleep. | Reminder | |
| Monday, November 11 | Veterans Day (US)Thank the veterans in your congregation. | US calendar | |
| Sunday, November 24 | Christ the King SundayThe last Sunday of the church year. | Church year | |
| Thursday, November 28 | Thanksgiving (US)Gratitude stories; food drives and serving. | US calendar | Thu, Nov 21 |
| Sunday, December 1 | First Sunday of AdventAdvent begins: hope. | Church year | Sun, Nov 17 |
| Tuesday, December 3 | Giving TuesdayYear-end giving begins. | Ministry | |
| Sunday, December 8 | Second Sunday of AdventPeace. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 15 | Third Sunday of AdventJoy. | Church year | |
| Sunday, December 22 | Fourth Sunday of AdventLove. | Church year | |
| Tuesday, December 24 | Christmas EveSecond only to Easter for visitors. Start inviting three weeks ahead. | Church year | Thu, Dec 5 |
| Wednesday, December 25 | Christmas DayMerry Christmas. | Church year | |
| Tuesday, December 31 | Year-end giving deadlineLast day for tax-deductible gifts this year. | Ministry |
Questions about 2030
When is Easter 2030?
Easter is Sunday, April 21, 2030. Good Friday is Friday, April 19 and Palm Sunday is Sunday, April 14.
When does Lent start in 2030?
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2030, and runs until Easter on Sunday, April 21.
When is Pentecost 2030?
Pentecost is Sunday, June 9, 2030, fifty days after Easter. Ascension Day is Thursday, May 30.
When does Advent start in 2030?
Advent begins on Sunday, December 1, 2030. The other Advent Sundays are Sunday, December 8, Sunday, December 15 and Sunday, December 22.
What day of the week is Christmas Eve 2030?
Christmas Eve 2030 is a Tuesday (Tuesday, December 24), and Christmas Day is Wednesday, December 25.
When should a church start promoting Easter 2030?
About four weeks ahead: post a save-the-date around Sunday, March 24, ask members to invite a friend two weeks before, and share what to expect in Holy Week.
When is Mother's Day 2030?
Mother's Day in the US is Sunday, May 12, 2030, and Father's Day is Sunday, June 16.
Other years
2026Easter Sun, Apr 52027Easter Sun, Mar 282028Easter Sun, Apr 162029Easter Sun, Apr 1
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