Candlemas 2021
When is Candlemas 2021?
What is Candlemas?

Candle at Candlemas
Candlemas is a Christian holiday occurring annually on February 2 that is commemorating the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple when he was a baby. It occurs 40 days (inclusively) after
Christmas Day. In some churches it is celebrated on a nearby Sunday. The term "Candlemas" (meaning Candle Mass) refers to the practice of the blessing of candles by the priest during a church service ("mass") for use during the year in church and in the homes of the faithful.
While in many countries
Christmas decorations are traditionally removed on
Twelfth Night (January 5, also known as
Epiphany Eve), for other countries it is customary to remove them on Candlemas.
Note that the correct spelling is "Candlemas" (with one 's'). "Candlemass" (with two 's') is the name of a Swedish music band.
Further reading:
Candlemas on Wikipedia
When is Candlemas 2022?
Dates for Candlemas from 2016 to 2026
The next occurrence of Candlemas is marked in
red.
When is ...? |
Date |
Day of the week |
Days away |
Candlemas 2016 |
February 2, 2016 |
Tuesday |
1819 days ago |
Candlemas 2017 |
February 2, 2017 |
Thursday |
1453 days ago |
Candlemas 2018 |
February 2, 2018 |
Friday |
1088 days ago |
Candlemas 2019 |
February 2, 2019 |
Saturday |
723 days ago |
Candlemas 2020 |
February 2, 2020 |
Sunday |
358 days ago |
Candlemas 2021 |
February 2, 2021 |
Tuesday |
in 8 days |
Candlemas 2022 |
February 2, 2022 |
Wednesday |
in 373 days |
Candlemas 2023 |
February 2, 2023 |
Thursday |
in 738 days |
Candlemas 2024 |
February 2, 2024 |
Friday |
in 1103 days |
Candlemas 2025 |
February 2, 2025 |
Sunday |
in 1469 days |
Candlemas 2026 |
February 2, 2026 |
Monday |
in 1834 days |
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