Advent readings for 2026
Advent is the four weeks before Christmas, when Christians remember how God’s people waited for the promised Savior, and how we still wait for him to make all things new. This year Advent begins on Sunday, November 29, and runs through Christmas Eve.
Here is one short reading for every day of Advent, plus Christmas Day. Each takes about five minutes: a passage from the King James Bible, a short reflection, a question to think about and a one-line prayer. The four weeks follow the themes many churches use for their Advent candles: hope, peace, joy and love.
Today’s reading
Advent begins on Sunday, November 29. Start with Day 1.
Week 1: Hope
November 29 to December 5, 2026
Week 2: Peace
December 6 to December 12, 2026
Week 3: Joy
December 13 to December 19, 2026
Week 4: Love
December 20 to December 25, 2026
How to use these readings
Read one each day, in the morning or at the dinner table. If your family lights an Advent wreath, read the day’s passage when you light the candles. Younger children can listen to the passage and answer the question together. If you miss a day, don’t try to catch up all at once. Just read today’s, and come back to the others when you can.