When is Holy Saturday 2024?

Holy Saturday 2024 falls on Saturday, March 30.

When is Holy Saturday 2026?

Holy Saturday 2026 falls on Saturday, April 4.

When is Holy Saturday 2027?

Holy Saturday 2027 falls on Saturday, March 27.

When is Holy Saturday 2028?

Holy Saturday 2028 falls on Saturday, April 15.

When is Holy Saturday 2029?

Holy Saturday 2029 falls on Saturday, March 31.

Holy Saturday

Q: When is Holy Saturday 2025?

Holy Saturday 2025 falls on Saturday, April 19.

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Quick Facts

Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Observed in: Austria, Germany, Croatia, Poland, Serbia
Type: Religious Holiday

What is Holy Saturday?

Holy Saturday, also known as Easter Eve or Black Saturday, is the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It commemorates the day Jesus Christ lay in the tomb after his crucifixion and before his resurrection. It is a day of quiet reflection and anticipation.

When is Holy Saturday 2025?

Holy Saturday is on Saturday, April 19 in 2025. Check the dates and days for other years in the table below.

Year	Date	Day
2024	March 30	Saturday
2025 ←	April 19	Saturday
2026	April 4	Saturday
2027	March 27	Saturday
2028	April 15	Saturday
2029	March 31	Saturday

History & Origin

Holy Saturday has been observed since the earliest days of Christianity. The Easter Vigil, held on Saturday evening, is one of the oldest Christian liturgies and marks the transition from Lent to Easter. Early Christians would fast and pray throughout this day.

How It's Celebrated

The Easter Vigil service begins after sunset and includes the blessing of the new fire, the Paschal candle, Scripture readings, baptisms, and the first celebration of Easter. Many churches hold candlelit services. Food prepared for Easter Sunday is blessed.

Where It's Observed

🇦🇹Austria(Karsamstag)🇩🇪Germany(Karsamstag)🇭🇷Croatia(Velika subota)🇵🇱Poland(Wielka Sobota)🇷🇸Serbia(Велика субота)

Fun Facts

💡The Easter Vigil can last up to 3 hours
💡In many cultures, no bells ring in churches until Easter Sunday
💡Holy Saturday is the only day of the year with no Mass celebrated in the Catholic Church
💡The Paschal candle symbolizes Christ as the light of the world

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Holy Saturday?

Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday (Jesus's crucifixion) and Easter Sunday (his resurrection), commemorating the time Jesus lay in the tomb.

What is the Easter Vigil?

The Easter Vigil is the most important church service of the year, held on Saturday evening, marking the first celebration of Easter with special rituals including fire, candles, and baptisms.