Palm Sunday dates for Orthodox and Catholic Christians in 2026

obozrevatel.com (Ukrainian)

In 2026, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 5, and Catholics on March 29. Palm Sunday, also known as the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, marks the beginning of Holy Week and is celebrated one week before Easter. It commemorates Jesus' triumphant arrival in Jerusalem. In Ukraine, willow branches with "kittens" are blessed and used in traditions symbolizing health and protection, with a special allowance for eating fish during the Lenten period.


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