Candlemas 2026


When is Candlemas 2026?

Candlemas 2026 is on Monday, February 2, 2026 (in 229 days).  Calendar for 2026
Candlemas 2025 has already passed: it was on Sunday, February 2, 2025 (135 days ago).  Calendar for 2025
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What is Candlemas?

Candle at Candlemas. Photo: flickr.com/photos/spcbrass/4744175365Candle 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 2027?

Candlemas 2027 is on Tuesday, February 2, 2027 (in 594 days).  Calendar for 2027

Dates for Candlemas in other years

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When is ...? Date      Day of the week      Days away     
Candlemas 2021      February 2, 2021      Tuesday      1596 days ago
Candlemas 2022      February 2, 2022      Wednesday      1231 days ago
Candlemas 2023      February 2, 2023      Thursday      866 days ago
Candlemas 2024      February 2, 2024      Friday      501 days ago
Candlemas 2025      February 2, 2025      Sunday      135 days ago
Candlemas 2026      February 2, 2026      Monday      in 229 days
Candlemas 2027      February 2, 2027      Tuesday      in 594 days
Candlemas 2028      February 2, 2028      Wednesday      in 959 days
Candlemas 2029      February 2, 2029      Friday      in 1325 days
Candlemas 2030      February 2, 2030      Saturday      in 1690 days
Candlemas 2031      February 2, 2031      Sunday      in 2055 days
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Candlemas 2026
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