Christian calendar · Advent

When is First Sunday of Advent?

The next First Sunday of Advent is on Sunday, November 29, 2026.

What is First Sunday of Advent?

Advent (“coming”) begins the church year four Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of expectant preparation — remembering Israel's long wait for the Messiah and looking for Christ's return. Many families light a candle on an Advent wreath each Sunday.

Scripture for First Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 9:2-7

2The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. 3Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 4For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian. 5For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

First Sunday of Advent dates by year

YearDate
2020Sunday, November 29, 2020
2021Sunday, November 28, 2021
2022Sunday, November 27, 2022
2023Sunday, December 3, 2023
2024Sunday, December 1, 2024
2025Sunday, November 30, 2025
2026Sunday, November 29, 2026
2027Sunday, November 28, 2027
2028Sunday, December 3, 2028
2029Sunday, December 2, 2029
2030Sunday, December 1, 2030
2031Sunday, November 30, 2031
2032Sunday, November 28, 2032
2033Sunday, November 27, 2033
2034Sunday, December 3, 2034
2035Sunday, December 2, 2035
2036Sunday, November 30, 2036
2037Sunday, November 29, 2037
2038Sunday, November 28, 2038
2039Sunday, November 27, 2039
2040Sunday, December 2, 2040