Holy Week is one of the most solemn and meaningful periods in the Philippines, the 3rd largest Catholic country in the world, with 85M of its citizens as Catholics.

Here's the calendar for Holy Week 2026, what Palm Sunday is and what to know about other Holy Week days. Easter Sunday will fall on April 5 in 2026. In 2025, Easter fell much later in the month, on April 20. Eastern Orthodox Easter will fall on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Holy Week begins one week before Easter, with Palm Sunday this weekend.

Palm Sunday 2026 marks the start of Holy Week, commemorating Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem before Easter.

Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is one of the pillars of Christianity, representing hope and renewal. Eastern Sunday in 2026 is April 5, the second Sunday after a variable date of March 22 to April 25 that is calculated as the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

Palm Sunday 2026 on March 29 marks the beginning of Holy Week, recalling Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and guiding Christians towards Good Friday and Easter on 5 April. Read on to know its significance,

The countdown toward Greek Easter, the "Feast of Feasts" began on February 23, 2026, with the dawn of Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday).

Traditionally done during Maundy Thursday, Fr. Francis Gustilo, president of Don Bosco School of Theology in Parañaque City, said Visita Iglesia is a time for the faithful to keep vigil and welcome Jesus Christ.

Good Friday 2026 falls on April 3, bringing a time for solemn reflection. Find out how it is observed and why it matters within Holy Week.

Discover the meaning and significance of Holy Week in Christian theology. Explore Jesus' acts of resistance, the symbolism of Easter, and ways to observe Holy Week.