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Some denominations end the 40-day fasting period on Holy Saturday, the day proceeding Easter Sunday, while others end on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday immediately before Easter Sunday.
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The week commemorates Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, crucifixion, death and resurrection, marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Holy Saturday is Saturday, April 4.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In some faiths', Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Can meat be eaten on Holy Saturday?
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Lent is a 40-day season that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends at sunset on Holy Thursday the week before Easter, although some denominations observe it until Holy Saturday.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
Some other dates during Lent to know: Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday: February 17 (the day before Lent)
Palm Sunday: March 29
Holy Thursday: April 2
Good Friday: April 3
Holy Saturday: April 4
Easter Sunday: April 5
How is Ash Wednesday celebrated?
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The week commemorates Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem, crucifixion, death and resurrection, marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The Christian holiday Holy Saturday is Saturday, April 4.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
The Triduum of Holy Week includes Maundy Thursday, or Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, with Easter taking place the following day.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In some faiths', Lent ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026
Can meat be eaten on Holy Saturday?
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Lent is a 40-day season that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends at sunset on Holy Thursday the week before Easter, although some denominations observe it until Holy Saturday.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 12 Feb. 2026
Some other dates during Lent to know: Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday: February 17 (the day before Lent)
Palm Sunday: March 29
Holy Thursday: April 2
Good Friday: April 3
Holy Saturday: April 4
Easter Sunday: April 5
How is Ash Wednesday celebrated?
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Holy Saturday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Saturday. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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