Easter 2026 in Dubai: Your guide to holy week services and timings

Dubai: Christian communities across the UAE are gearing up for Easter celebrations, with several churches across the country releasing their holy week schedules to accommodate the diverse, multicultural population.

In Dubai, churches have announced the timings of services held in multiple languages, reflecting the wide range of nationalities among worshippers.

St. Mary's and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

One of the largest Catholic parishes in the world, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Oud Metha, has bared its schedule of masses in various rites and languages.

Good Friday, April 3

• 5am: Syro-Malabar rite (Malayalam)

• 8am: Latin rite (Tamil)

• 8.30am: Latin rite (Konkani)

• 8.30am: Latin rite (Urdu)

• 10.30am: Latin rite (Singhalese)

• 11am: Latin rite (Filipino)

• 3pm: Latin rite (English)

• 6pm: Latin rite (English)

• 8.30pm: Latin rite (Arabic)

Holy Saturday, April 4

• 7am: Morning prayer

• 3pm: Latin rite (English)

• 5pm: Latin rite (French)

• 8pm: Latin rite (English)

• 11pm: Latin rite (Arabic)

Easter Sunday, April 5

• 3am: Syro-Malabar rite (Malayalam)

• 5.30am: Latin rite (English)

• 7am: Latin rite (English)

• 8.30am: Latin rite (English)

• 10am: Latin rite (English)

• 11.30am: Latin rite (Arabic)

• 3pm: Latin rite (English)

• 4.30pm: Latin rite (English)

• 6pm: Latin rite (English)

• 7.30pm: Latin rite (English)

• 8.45pm: Latin rite (Malayalam)

• 9pm: Maronite rite (Arabic)

For its part, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Jebel Ali, has called for strict adherence to safety directives of the parish. It has emphasised that no gathering will be permitted in outdoor premises and entry indoors will apply a first-come, first-serve basis. 

In addition, all Eucharistic celebrations can be streamed online and language masses have been replaced with English. Its schedule of services are as follows:

Good Friday, April 3

• 5am: Syro-Malabar

• 8am: English

• 9.30am: English

• 11.30am: English

• 3pm: English

• 5pm: English

• 7pm: English

• 9.30pm: Maronite

Holy Saturday, April 4

• 3pm: Vigil mass

• 5pm: Vigil mass

• 7pm: Vigil mass

• 9pm: Vigil mass

• 11:30pm: Vigil mass

Easter Sunday, April 5

• 5am: Syro-Malabar

• 7.30am: English

• 9am: English

• 10.30am: English

• 12pm: Maronite

• 1.30pm: English

• 3pm: English

• 5.30pm: English

• 7pm: English

Holy Trinity Church

Moreover, Holy Trinity Church, also located in Oud Metha, has maintained its regular weekly schedule, according to its administrative assistant.

• 9.30am: Holy communion service

• 7.30pm: Holy communion service

The Holy Trinity Church has been serving Anglican worshippers in the UAE since its inauguration in 1970. It hosts more than 25,000 Christians and has spread from Dubai to other emirates including Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church

On the other hand, St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Jebel Ali has marked the last Friday of the Holy Lent on April 3 with:

• 6.30am to 7.30am: General anointing prayer

• 7.30am to 11am: Holy liturgy

St. Mina Church has been serving Coptic congregations in the UAE since 2008. The land of 25,000 square feet in Jebel Ali has been gifted by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, as a token of love and appreciation for Egyptian Christians and their services to the country.

The Mar Thoma Parish

Meanwhile, The Mar Thoma Parish, also in Jebel Ali, has laid out its full list of services during the season.

Friday, April 3

• 9am: Good Friday service (Malayalam)

• 6pm: Good Friday service (English)

Saturday, April 4

• 8pm: Easter service and holy Qurbana (Malayalam)

Sunday, April 5

• 8am: Easter service and holy communion (English)

The Mar Thoma Parish has been serving Keralite Christians since its establishment in 1969. From its humble beginnings, it has now grown into a 5,000 strong congregation, becoming one of the biggest parishes in the Mar Thoma Church.

A time of reflection and celebration

Holy week, culminating in Easter Sunday, is one of the most significant periods in the Christian calendar, marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In the UAE, churches continue to play an important role in bringing together communities from different cultural backgrounds in celebration of faith.

Worshippers attending during this period have been encouraged to plan ahead and check if additional services are to be announced.