How many days does the Easter Triduum, last?
Answer
Three Days
The Easter Triduum lasts three days. It is the central three-day observance of Holy Week in Christianity, commemorating Jesus’s Passion, death, burial, and Resurrection.
The period begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Maundy Thursday, continues through Good Friday and Holy Saturday, and concludes on Easter Sunday. Although the events span parts of four calendar dates, the Church treats them as one connected liturgical observance.
The word “Triduum” comes from Latin and means “three days.” The Easter Triduum is also called the Paschal Triduum or Holy Triduum. Its high point is the Easter Vigil, traditionally celebrated on Holy Saturday night, when Christians proclaim the Resurrection and, in many churches, baptize new members.
A common mix-up is counting only Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday. The Triduum actually begins on the evening of Maundy Thursday, reflecting the ancient Jewish method of reckoning a day from evening to evening.