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.
A brand-new year to walk with God. We can ask Him to help us make every single day count.
Pray Psalm 90 →Wise 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 begins. It's a day to say sorry to God and to remember how much He loves to forgive us.
Pray Psalm 51 →Forty days (not counting Sundays) to slow down, pray, give, and get our hearts ready for Easter.
Read Psalm 25 →Crowds waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!” as Jesus rode into Jerusalem like a humble king.
Sing Psalm 118 →At the Last Supper, Jesus shared bread and a cup with His friends and showed them how to love and serve.
Read Psalm 116 →The 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 22 →A quiet day of waiting, while Jesus rested in the tomb and His friends held on to hope.
Pray Psalm 31 →
He is risen! Jesus came back to life — the best news ever. “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice!”
Sing Psalm 118 →Forty days after Easter, Jesus went up to heaven, promising to be with us always.
Sing Psalm 47 →God sent the Holy Spirit like wind and fire to fill His people. It's often called the church's birthday!
Read Psalm 104 →
We celebrate one God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — who made us and loves us.
Read Psalm 8 →We thank God for all His people — in heaven and on earth — who followed Him bravely.
Sing Psalm 149 →A gentle day to remember loved ones who have died, trusting them safely to God's care.
Read Psalm 23 →
Four weeks of getting ready for Christmas. We light candles and wait with hope for Jesus to come.
Pray Psalm 80 →The night before Christmas — quiet, sparkly, and full of wonder as we wait for the good news.
Sing Psalm 96 →Jesus 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.