Advent 2026 reading plan

Advent 2026 begins on Sunday, November 29. Read one short passage a day until Christmas Eve, with a reflection to carry with you.

  1. 1Day 1 · Sun, Nov 29
    A light in the darkness Isaiah 9:2
    Advent begins in the dark, and that is honest. Before Christmas lights, there is waiting. Today, name one place in your life that feels dark and invite God's light into it.
  2. 2Day 2 · Mon, Nov 30
    Prepare the way Isaiah 40:3
    John prepared a road in the desert. What in your heart needs clearing so Christ can come in? Choose one small thing to set right this week.
  3. 3Day 3 · Tue, Dec 1
    A shoot from a stump Isaiah 11:1-2
    When everything looked cut down, God promised new life. Hope often starts small and hidden. Look today for a small green shoot of hope.
  4. 4Day 4 · Wed, Dec 2
    God keeps his promises Jeremiah 33:14
  5. 5Day 5 · Thu, Dec 3
    Walk in the light Isaiah 2:5
  6. 6Day 6 · Fri, Dec 4
    Show me your ways Psalm 25:4-5
  7. 7Day 7 · Sat, Dec 5
    Wake up Romans 13:11-12
  8. 8Day 8 · Sun, Dec 6
    Comfort, my people Isaiah 40:1
  9. 9Day 9 · Mon, Dec 7
    Be strong, do not fear Isaiah 35:4
  10. 10Day 10 · Tue, Dec 8
    The messenger Malachi 3:1
  11. 11Day 11 · Wed, Dec 9
    Your prayer has been heard Luke 1:13
  12. 12Day 12 · Thu, Dec 10
    Good news for the poor Isaiah 61:1
  13. 13Day 13 · Fri, Dec 11
    God sings over you Zephaniah 3:17
  14. 14Day 14 · Sat, Dec 12
    Rejoice Philippians 4:4-5
  15. 15Day 15 · Sun, Dec 13
    My strength and my song Isaiah 12:2
  16. 16Day 16 · Mon, Dec 14
    Do not be afraid, Mary Luke 1:30-31
  17. 17Day 17 · Tue, Dec 15
    Emmanuel Isaiah 7:14
  18. 18Day 18 · Wed, Dec 16
    Joseph's trust Matthew 1:20-21
  19. 19Day 19 · Thu, Dec 17
    Let it be Luke 1:38
  20. 20Day 20 · Fri, Dec 18
    My soul magnifies the Lord Luke 1:46-47
  21. 21Day 21 · Sat, Dec 19
    He has visited his people Luke 1:68
  22. 22Day 22 · Sun, Dec 20
    Little Bethlehem Micah 5:2
  23. 23Day 23 · Mon, Dec 21
    Beautiful feet Isaiah 52:7
  24. 24Day 24 · Tue, Dec 22
    The dawn from on high Luke 1:78-79
  25. 25Day 25 · Wed, Dec 23
    In the fullness of time Galatians 4:4-5
  26. 26Day 26 · Thu, Dec 24
    Great joy for all people Luke 2:10-11

Frequently asked questions

When does Advent 2026 start?

Advent 2026 starts on Sunday, November 29, 2026, and ends on Christmas Eve, December 24. That is 26 days of preparation.

How long does each day take?

About three minutes: one short Bible reading, a reflection and a small practical step for the day.

What if I miss a day?

Just continue. You can open any past day and mark it as read. Your streak counts consecutive days, but the goal is to come close to God, not to be perfect.