Holy Week begins this week - and the worship music that is filling churches, playlists, and personal devotion times right now reflects exactly that. Easter Sunday falls on March 29, and as congregations worldwide prepare their services, certain songs are rising to the top of streaming platforms, CCLI church usage charts, and worship team setlists in a big way.
Here is what churches are singing in March 2026.
1. "Holy Forever" - Chris Tomlin & Friends
Still the most widely sung worship song in churches worldwide according to CCLI licensing data, Holy Forever has become the defining anthem of this season. With its declaration of God's eternal holiness, it is showing up in Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday services across every denomination.
2. "I Know a Name" - Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake & Chris Brown
Released in February 2025, this song has built remarkable staying power and is now peaking just in time for Holy Week. Built around Philippians 2:9-10 - "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow" - it has become one of the most congregation-ready anthems of the year. Streaming numbers and church rotation data both confirm it is still climbing.
3. "Goodness of God" - Various Worship Artists
Currently the second most popular worship song in the world according to CCLI data, Goodness of God is a perennial Easter-season staple. Its themes of God's faithfulness through every season make it a natural fit for Resurrection Sunday services.
4. "Gratitude" - Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake's signature anthem continues to hold its ground across Spotify, Apple Music, and church setlists. Its posture of thankfulness regardless of circumstances resonates particularly deeply heading into Easter week, when the focus turns to the ultimate act of grace.
5. "Trust in God" - Elevation Worship & Chris Brown
One of the most frequently added worship songs to playlists in early 2026, Trust in God speaks directly into the themes of surrender and confidence in Christ that define Holy Week. Data from CCLI licensing confirms it consistently ranks among the most-used worship songs in churches worldwide.
6. "Jesus Be the Name" - Elevation Worship feat. Tiffany Hudson
A sister song to I Know a Name, this soaring ballad has been climbing steadily since its release and is now finding its way into Easter Sunday setlists as churches look for new, theologically rich songs that congregations can sing together.
7. "Christ Is My Firm Foundation" - Various Worship Artists
One of the standout trending worship songs of 2026, its declaration - "Christ is my firm foundation, the rock on which I stand. When everything around me is shaken, I've never been more glad" - has resonated widely as an anchor for congregations in a season of uncertainty.
8. "What a Beautiful Name" - Hillsong Worship
A perennial Easter season anchor. The cross, the resurrection, and the name above every name are all at the center of this song - making it one of the most requested worship songs in the weeks leading up to and through Easter Sunday year after year.
9. "No Idols" - Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake's newest 2026 single is already making its way into worship sets, reflecting the continued dominance of Lake as one of the most influential voices in contemporary Christian music right now. A bold, direct declaration of putting nothing above God - timely for a season centered on the cross.
10. "Even Death on a Cross" - Brooke Ligertwood & Abbie Gamboa
One of the top new Easter worship songs of 2026 already being embraced by churches around the world, this song is built specifically for Holy Week. Its unflinching focus on the cost and the victory of the cross makes it one of the most powerful new additions to Easter Sunday setlists this year.
The bigger picture
Worship music in 2026 continues to serve as an anchor, not an escape - songs that reflect the heart of a generation searching for something real, grounded in God's faithfulness and nearness. With Easter Sunday just days away, these are the songs leading that conversation.
Whether you are building a Sunday setlist or refreshing your personal playlist for Holy Week - these ten are worth pressing play on right now.
See our January 2026 list: "Top 10 Christian Worship Songs Dominating January 2026 Streams"
