April 2026 Orthodox Calendar: Easter, Palm Sunday, and Saints' Feast Days.

Saints' Feast Days Observed in April 2026

According to TSN.ua: April 2026 brings a rich tapestry of religious observances for the Orthodox Christian community, honoring apostles, martyrs, and other revered figures who shaped church history. Throughout the month, believers participate in numerous liturgical services and church rites dedicated to these influential saints.

• April 1 – Commemoration of Saint Mary of Egypt
• April 2 – Commemoration of Saint Titus the Wonderworker
• April 3 – Commemoration of Saint Nikitas the Confessor, Abbot of the Medikion Monastery
• April 4 – Lazarus Saturday, Commemoration of Saint Joseph the Hymnographer and Saint George of Malea
• April 5 – Palm Sunday (Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem), Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Theodoulos and Agapod
• April 6 – Commemoration of Saint Eutychios, Archbishop of Constantinople
• April 7 – Commemoration of Saint George, Bishop of Mytilene
• April 8 – Commemoration of the Holy Apostles Herodion, Agavos, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermes
• April 9 – Holy Thursday, Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Eupsychios
• April 10 – Good Friday, Commemoration of the Holy Martyrs Terence and Pompeius
• April 11 – Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Antipas, Bishop of Pergamum in Asia
• April 12 – Easter Sunday (Resurrection of the Lord), Commemoration of Saint Basil the Confessor, Bishop of Parium
• April 13 – Bright Monday, Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Artemon
• April 14 – Bright Tuesday, Commemoration of Saint Martin the Confessor, Pope of Rome
• April 15 – Bright Wednesday, Commemoration of the Holy Apostles Aristarchus, Pudens, and Trophimus
• April 16 – Bright Thursday, Commemoration of the Holy Virgin Martyrs Agape, Irene, and Chionia
• April 17 – Bright Friday, Commemoration of Saint Symeon of Persia
• April 18 – Bright Saturday, Commemoration of Saint John, Disciple of Saint Gregory Dekapolites
• April 19 – Thomas Sunday (Antipascha), Commemoration of Saint John of the Old Cave Monastery
• April 20 – Commemoration of Saint Theodore Trichinas
• April 21 – Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Januarius and the Holy Martyr Theodore of Persia
• April 22 – Commemoration of Saint Theodore Sykeotes
• April 23 – Commemoration of the Holy Great Martyr George
• April 24 – Commemoration of the Holy Martyr Savvas Stratelates
• April 25 – Commemoration of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Mark
• April 26 – Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Basil, Bishop of Amasea
• April 27 – Commemoration of the Holy Hieromartyr Symeon, Relative of the Lord
• April 28 – Commemoration of the Holy Apostles Jason and Sosipater, and the Holy Martyrs Dadas, Maximus, and Quintilian
• April 29 – Commemoration of the Nine Holy Martyrs of Cyzicus and Saint Mnamon the Wonderworker
• April 30 – Commemoration of the Holy Apostle James, Brother of Saint John the Theologian

For Orthodox Christians, April 2026 is a spiritually significant month packed with major feasts and memorial dates that highlight the lives of saints who serve as role models for the faithful. The celebration of Easter on April 12 stands as the month's pinnacle, representing Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life. These traditions strengthen faith and spirituality among parishioners while uniting communities around shared Christian values and history.