when is epiphany

Epiphany is celebrated every year on 6 January in most Western Christian traditions, marking the end of the Twelve Days of Christmas. In some Catholic dioceses (such as in the United States), the liturgical celebration is moved to the first Sunday after 1 January, called Epiphany Sunday.

Key date each year

• In the Western (Gregorian) calendar, Epiphany is fixed on 6 January every year.

• Eastern churches that follow the Julian calendar celebrate Epiphany (Theophany) on 19 January Gregorian time, which corresponds to 6 January on the Julian calendar.

Example: upcoming / recent dates

• Epiphany 2025 (Western date): Monday, 6 January 2025.

• In countries where the feast is transferred, Epiphany Sunday 2025 falls on Sunday, 5 January 2025.

Quick FAQ

• Is Epiphany always 12 days after Christmas?
  Yes. It is traditionally the twelfth day after 25 December, which lands on 6 January in the Gregorian calendar.

• Why do some churches use 19 January?
  They follow the older Julian calendar, where 6 January Julian currently aligns with 19 January Gregorian.

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