Christian religious festivals and anniversaries 2016
This list is not exhaustive but lists some of the main dates in the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England calendars.
Epiphany | 6 January. However, most Christians celebrate on the first Sunday after Epiphany. |
Candlemas | 2 February |
Shrove Tuesday | 9 February |
Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period of Lent | 10 February |
Palm Sunday | 20 March |
Maundy Thursday | 24 March |
Good Friday | 25 March |
Annunciation | 25 March |
Easter Sunday | 27 March |
Ascension Day | 5 May |
Pentecost Sunday | 15 May |
Christmas Eve | 24 December |
Christmas Day | 25 December |
St Stephen's Day | 26 December |
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