How the date is set
The first Sunday of Advent is the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day. Its date falls between November 27 and December 3 in the Western church calendar.
These dates follow the Western Gregorian calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches can observe Easter and related days on different dates. Confirm your own church's calendar before announcing a service.
Planning the service
Set the four Sunday readings with the pastor before assigning readers. If the church uses a wreath, confirm who brings it, who lights each candle and where the reading belongs in the service. Give households their instructions early, and check the following Sundays against Christmas Eve and Christmas Day plans.
A Scripture passage to discuss with the service leader is Isaiah 9:2-7. Choose the final readings according to your church's practice.
Browse Advent hymns and confirm the tune and verses with the musicians.
Related church dates in 2027
- Epiphany
- Ash Wednesday
- Palm Sunday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Ascension Day
- Pentecost
- Trinity Sunday
- Reformation Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Read the U.S. Naval Observatory explanation of the Western Easter calculation.
Save the calendar
Download the 2027 calendar file for a calendar app, or use the church calendar maker to prepare a printable calendar.
Calendar questions
When Is the First Sunday of Advent 2027?
The First Sunday of Advent 2027 falls on Sunday, November 28, 2027.
Which calendar do these dates follow?
These dates follow the Western Gregorian church calendar. Eastern Orthodox churches can observe Easter and related days on different dates. Confirm your own church's calendar before announcing a service.
More dates in 2027
- Easter 2027
- Palm Sunday 2027
- Ash Wednesday 2027
- Good Friday 2027
- Ascension 2027
- Pentecost 2027
- Christmas 2027