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Scripture Readings for Holy Week

Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter
The Sixth Week of Lent

2024 (Year A) | 2025 (Year B) | 2026 (Year C)


Holy Week 2024

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
Good Friday
Holy Saturday

Readings for Palm—Passion Sunday

31 March 2024

The Liturgy of the Palms

Matthew 21:1-11
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

The Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 26:14-27:66 —or— Matthew 27:11-54

Holy Week 2025

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
Good Friday
Holy Saturday

Readings for Palm—Passion Sunday

20 April 2025

The Liturgy of the Palms

Mark 11:1-11 or   John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

The Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark 14:1-15:47 or  Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)

Holy Week 2026

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
Good Friday
Holy Saturday

Readings for Palm—Passion Sunday

5 April 2026

The Liturgy of the Palms

Luke 19:28-40
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

The Liturgy of the Passion

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31:9-16
Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 22:14-23:56 —or— Luke 23:1-49

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