Great Feast
Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple
The young Mary is brought by her parents to the Temple in Jerusalem, where she is raised.
New calendar
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Old calendar
Friday, December 4, 2026
Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sat, Nov 21 | Fri, Dec 4 |
| 2027 | Sun, Nov 21 | Sat, Dec 4 |
| 2028 | Tue, Nov 21 | Mon, Dec 4 |
| 2029 | Wed, Nov 21 | Tue, Dec 4 |
| 2030 | Thu, Nov 21 | Wed, Dec 4 |
| 2031 | Fri, Nov 21 | Thu, Dec 4 |
Common questions
When is Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple in 2026?
On the New calendar, Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple falls on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Friday, December 4, 2026.
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