What Holiday?
Map › Holidays A–Z › First Sunday of Advent

When is First Sunday of Advent 2026?

First Sunday of Advent 2026 is on Sunday, November 29, 2026. It's marked in 4 countries, including Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.

The first Sunday in Advent is the start of the liturgical or church year for many Christians as well as the Christmas season for people in the United Kingdom (UK).

See November 29 on the world map

First Sunday of Advent 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇦🇺 AustraliaNovember 29SundayObservance
🇨🇦 CanadaNovember 29SundayObservance
🇬🇧 United KingdomNovember 29SundayReligious holiday
🇺🇸 United StatesNovember 29SundayReligious holiday

Questions about First Sunday of Advent

When is First Sunday of Advent in 2026?
First Sunday of Advent is on Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Which countries celebrate First Sunday of Advent?
First Sunday of Advent is marked in 4 countries: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and United States.
Is First Sunday of Advent a public holiday?
In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.

Other holidays around the same time