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When is Repentance Day 2026?
Repentance Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Wednesday, August 26, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, November 18, 2026, across 3 countries.
The Day of Prayer and Repentance is a Protestant holiday and a public holiday in the state of Saxony (Sachsen) on the last Wednesday before November 23.
See August 26 on the world mapRepentance Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | August 26Wednesday |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | October 25Sunday |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | November 18Wednesday |
Questions about Repentance Day
- When is Repentance Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on August 26, October 25 and November 18. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Repentance Day?
- Repentance Day is marked in 3 countries: Germany, Norway and Papua New Guinea.
- Is Repentance Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Papua New Guinea. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- The Prophet's Birthday August 24
- Victory Day January 2
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Revolution Day January 3
- Youth Day February 11
- Army Day January 6
- Milad un Nabi August 25
- Memorial Day March 24
- Heroes' Day January 2