Abrahamic / Middle Eastern Christianity When Does Advent Start This Year? Find the date of the first Sunday of Advent Share Flipboard Email Print Daniel MacDonald / www.dmacphoto.com / Getty Images Christianity Catholicism Holy Days and Holidays Beliefs and Teachings Prayers Tips Worship Saints Christianity Origins The Bible The New Testament The Old Testament Practical Tools for Christians Christian Life For Teens Christian Prayers Weddings Inspirational Bible Devotions Denominations of Christianity Christian Holidays Christian Entertainment Key Terms in Christianity Latter Day Saints View More By Scott P. Richert Scott P. Richert Catholicism Expert M.A., Political Theory, Catholic University of America B.A., Political Theory, Michigan State University Scott P. Richert is senior content network manager of Our Sunday Visitor. He has written about Catholicism for outlets including Humanitas and Catholic Answers Magazine. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 08, 2019 Advent is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas. Traditionally, it has been celebrated with prayer and fasting, which is why it is known as the "little Lent." Advent is also the start of the liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church. When does Advent start? How Is the Date When Advent Starts Determined? As the Catholic Encyclopedia notes, "Advent is a period beginning with the Sunday nearest to the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle (30 November) and embracing four Sundays." That means that the First Sunday of Advent can fall as early as November 27 or as late as December 3. When Does Advent Start This Year? Here is the date of the First Sunday of Advent this year: First Sunday of Advent 2019: December 1, 2019 When Does Advent Start in Future Years? Here are the dates of the First Sunday of Advent next year and in future years: First Sunday of Advent 2020: November 29, 2020First Sunday of Advent 2021: November 28, 2021First Sunday of Advent 2022: November 27, 2022First Sunday of Advent 2023: December 3, 2023First Sunday of Advent 2024: December 1, 2024First Sunday of Advent 2025: November 30, 2025First Sunday of Advent 2026: November 29, 2026First Sunday of Advent 2027: November 28, 2027First Sunday of Advent 2028: December 3, 2028First Sunday of Advent 2029: December 2, 2029First Sunday of Advent 2030: December 1, 2030 When Did Advent Start in Previous Years? Here are the dates when Advent began fell in previous years, going back to 2007: First Sunday of Advent 2007: December 2, 2007 First Sunday of Advent 2008: November 30, 2008 First Sunday of Advent 2009: November 29, 2009 First Sunday of Advent 2010: November 28, 2010 First Sunday of Advent 2011: November 27, 2011 First Sunday of Advent 2012: December 2, 2012 First Sunday of Advent 2013: December 1, 2013 First Sunday of Advent 2014: November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent 2015: November 29, 2015 First Sunday of Advent 2016: November 27, 2016 First Sunday of Advent 2016: December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent 2018: December 2, 2018 Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Richert, Scott P. "When Does Advent Start This Year?" Learn Religions, Feb. 8, 2021, learnreligions.com/when-does-advent-start-541630. Richert, Scott P. (2021, February 8). When Does Advent Start This Year? Retrieved from https://www.learnreligions.com/when-does-advent-start-541630 Richert, Scott P. "When Does Advent Start This Year?" Learn Religions. https://www.learnreligions.com/when-does-advent-start-541630 (accessed June 3, 2023). copy citation