Christian religious festivals and anniversaries 2013
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 | 12 February |
Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of the 40-day period of Lent | 13 February |
Palm Sunday | 24 March |
Annunciation | 25 March |
Maundy Thursday | 28 March |
Good Friday | 29 March |
Easter Sunday | 31 March |
Ascension Day | 9 May (12 May for the Catholic Church) |
Pentecost Sunday | 19 May |
Christmas Eve | 24 December |
Christmas Day | 25 December |
St Stephen's Day | 26 December |
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