Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
Holy Saturday at Westminster Abbey
A Reflection for Holy Saturday
Listen to a reflection from the Reverend Mark Birch, Canon Rector at the Abbey, as he explores this day of silence.
Holy Saturday explained in 90 seconds
What is Holy Saturday? Discover what happens on this day, and why we mark it.
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Easter at Westminster Abbey
Easter Services
Join us for the Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter on Saturday night. Or, for services throughout Easter Day at the Abbey and St Margaret's.
Easter explained in 90 seconds
What is Easter? Why is this day so important for Christians? Explore with our quick explainer video.
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Easter Day Online
Can't make it to the Abbey? Tune in online through our livestream for the 10:30am BST Sung Eucharist.
Holy Week and Easter Services
Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day
On
Sunday, 5th April 2026
8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 5th April 2026
10:30am - 12:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Choral Evensong on Easter Day
On
Sunday, 5th April 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 5th April 2026
6.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)
Livestream Holy Week & Easter Services
Not able to make it to London? Watch our services from wherever you are.
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Lent and Holy Week Explained
Explore significant days in the church calendar in these 90 second videos.
Lent Explained
Find our full series of explanation videos for Lent, Holy Week and Easter on our YouTube channel.
Lent Explained with BSL
Find our full series of explanation videos with BSL interpretation for Lent, Holy Week and Easter.
Lent Digital Quiet Day
Explore the theme of repentance through engaging videos, contemplative virtual moments in the Abbey, music from the Westminster Abbey Choir, Scripture and poetry.
