Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday falls on March 29 in 2026 and marks the beginning of Holy Week for many Catholic and Christian communities. The observance commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him with palm branches. In the United States, Catholic parishes hold processions, distribute blessed palms, and proclaim the Passion narrative during Mass. Orthodox Christians also celebrate Palm Sunday, although their liturgical calendar may assign it a different date. The Cultural traditions surrounding Palm Sunday vary across communities, yet the day consistently invites worshippers to reflect on faith, humility, sacrifice, and the solemn events leading toward Easter.