The Christian Year · 2026
Christian Calendar
Follow the Christian year through its seasons, from Epiphany to Christmas. Tap any day to learn what it means and find a Psalm to read.
Christmas & Epiphany
The year opens with light.
A brand-new year to walk with God. We can ask Him to help us make every single day count.
Pray Psalm 90Wise men followed a bright star to find baby Jesus and gave Him gifts. Jesus is a light for the whole world.
Read Psalm 72
Lent
Forty days to slow down, say sorry, and get ready for Easter.
Lent begins. It's a day to say sorry to God and to remember how much He loves to forgive us.
Pray Psalm 51Forty days (not counting Sundays) to slow down, pray, give, and get our hearts ready for Easter.
Read Psalm 25Crowds waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!” as Jesus rode into Jerusalem like a humble king.
Sing Psalm 118At the Last Supper, Jesus shared bread and a cup with His friends and showed them how to love and serve.
Read Psalm 116The day Jesus died on the cross for us. It feels sad, but it's called “good” because of the huge love behind it.
Read Psalm 22A quiet day of waiting, while Jesus rested in the tomb and His friends held on to hope.
Pray Psalm 31
Easter
Jesus is alive! The happiest season of all.
He is risen! Jesus came back to life, the best news ever. “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.”
Sing Psalm 118Forty days after Easter, Jesus went up to heaven, promising to be with us always.
Sing Psalm 47God sent the Holy Spirit like wind and fire to fill His people. It's often called the church's birthday!
Read Psalm 104
Ordinary Time
The long green season of growing in faith.
We celebrate one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who made us and loves us.
Read Psalm 8We thank God for all His people, in heaven and on earth, who followed Him bravely.
Sing Psalm 149A gentle day to remember loved ones who have died, trusting them safely to God's care.
Read Psalm 23
Advent & Christmas
Counting down to Jesus' birthday.
Four weeks of getting ready for Christmas. We light candles and wait with hope for Jesus to come.
Pray Psalm 80The night before Christmas: quiet, sparkly, and full of wonder as we wait for the good news.
Sing Psalm 96Jesus is born! God's own Son came as a baby. The carol “Joy to the World” comes straight from Psalm 98.
Sing Psalm 98
Good to know
- Dates such as Easter, Lent, and Pentecost change every year.
- Some denominations (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant) may observe additional feast days or use different calendars.
- Eastern Orthodox churches often celebrate Easter on a different date than Western churches.