🇩🇪 Germany
Fourth Advent Sunday
Next observed on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
When is Fourth Advent Sunday in 2026?
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Counting down to Fourth Advent Sunday
What Fourth Advent Sunday marks
Advent Sunday, also called the First Sunday of Advent or First Advent Sunday, is the first day of the liturgical year in the Western Christian Churches and the start of the Christian season of Advent; a time of preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — First day of liturgical year and start of the season of Advent, available under CC BY-SA.
Fourth Advent Sunday dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday | Germany 2026 | |
| 2027 | Sunday | Germany 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | Germany 2028 | |
| 2029 | Sunday | Germany 2029 | |
| 2030 | Sunday | Germany 2030 | |
| 2031 | Sunday | Germany 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Fourth Advent Sunday in 2026?
Fourth Advent Sunday falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026 in Germany.
What day of the week is Fourth Advent Sunday 2026?
Fourth Advent Sunday 2026 falls on a Sunday, 20 December 2026.
When is Fourth Advent Sunday in 2027?
Fourth Advent Sunday falls on Sunday, 19 December 2027.
Where is Fourth Advent Sunday observed?
Observed nationally in Germany.
What does Fourth Advent Sunday celebrate?
First day of liturgical year and start of the season of Advent. Advent Sunday, also called the First Sunday of Advent or First Advent Sunday, is the first day of the liturgical year in the Western Christian Churches and the start of the Christian season of Advent; a time of preparation for the celebration of Christ's birth at Christmas and the return of Christ at the Second Coming.