Stir-up Sunday
The last Sunday before Advent, traditionally the day British households make their Christmas pudding so it has time to mature before Christmas.
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About the day
Stir-up Sunday is the last Sunday before Advent. Its name comes from the opening words of the collect for that day in the Book of Common Prayer of 1549: 'Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people'.
Over time the day became linked with making the Christmas pudding. Traditionally each member of the household takes a turn to stir the mixture from east to west and make a wish, and some families add a silver coin for luck.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 22 November 2026 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | Sunday 21 November 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | Sunday 26 November 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
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Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Home baking
- Food halls and festive gifting
- Free-from food
- Tableware and kitchenware
- Spirits and drinks
- Later-life care
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