Be prepared for "Seasons of Faith" with this Christian holiday calendar providing the dates for each of the major holidays typically celebrated by Christians. The holiday's link will lead you to helpful resources for each of the Christian holidays represented.
Also: Bible Feasts Calendar 2007-2011 of Jewish Feasts and Festivals.
Christian Holiday Calendar
- New Year's Day (January 1)
A non-religious celebration of the new calendar year.
More About New Year's Day - Epiphany or Three Kings Day (January 6)
12 days after Christmas, celebrating the coming of the Magi to Bethlehem.
More About Epiphany- Valentine's Day (February 14)
A non-religious holiday celebrating a day for lovers, also known as St. Valentine's Day.
More About Valentine's Day - Lent (40-day period prior to Easter)
A period of preparation for Easter including fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.
More About Lent- Ash Wednesday (40 days before Easter; February 17, 2010)
Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent.
More About Ash Wednesday- Palm Sunday (Sunday before Easter; March 28, 2010)
The Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
More About Palm Sunday- Maundy (Holy) Thursday (Thursday before Easter; April 1, 2010)
The Thursday before Easter, commemorating the Last Supper, the night before Jesus was crucified.
More About Maundy Thursday- Good Friday (Friday before Easter; April 2, 2010)
The Friday before Easter, commemorating the Passion, or suffering, and death of Jesus on the cross.
More About Good Friday- Easter Sunday (Varies between March 22 - April 25; April 4, 2010)
Also known as Resurrection Day; Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
More About Easter Sunday- Pentecost Sunday (50 days after the Resurrection; May 23, 2010)
Marks the end of the Easter season in the Christian liturgical calendar, and celebrates the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the Disciples.
More About Pentecost & the Bible Feast of Weeks- Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May - USA; May 9, 2010)
A non-religious holiday celebrating motherhood and honoring mothers.
More About Mother's Day- Memorial Day (Last Monday in May; May 31, 2010)
A day to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who died serving our country in the armed forces.
More About Memorial Day- Father's Day (3rd Sunday in June - USA; June 20, 2010)
A non-religious holiday celebrating fatherhood and honoring fathers.
More About Father's Day- Independence Day (July 4 - USA)
A non-religious United States national holiday celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
More About Independence Day- Patriot Day (September 11 - USA)
A non-religious United States holiday marking the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
More About Patriot Day- Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November - USA; November 26, 2009)
A national United States holiday celebrating a day of thanksgiving to God for the autumn harvest as first observed by the early pilgrims.
More About Thanksgiving Day- Advent (November 29 - December 24; Begin November 29, 2009)
A four-week period of spiritual preparation for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
More About Advent- Christmas Day (December 25)
The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
More About Christmas Day
Also: Bible Feasts Calendar 2007-2011 of Jewish Feasts and Festivals.
