🇩🇪 Germany
Third Advent Sunday
Next observed on Sunday, 13 December 2026.
When is Third Advent Sunday in 2026?
Sunday, 13 December 2026
Counting down to Third Advent Sunday
What Third 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.
Third 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 Third Advent Sunday in 2026?
Third Advent Sunday falls on Sunday, 13 December 2026 in Germany.
What day of the week is Third Advent Sunday 2026?
Third Advent Sunday 2026 falls on a Sunday, 13 December 2026.
When is Third Advent Sunday in 2027?
Third Advent Sunday falls on Sunday, 12 December 2027.
Where is Third Advent Sunday observed?
Observed nationally in Germany.
What does Third 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.