When Does ‘When Calls The Heart’ Season 13 Air on Hallmark Channel? With the announcement from the Hallmark Channel media team that Lori Loughlin will be returning for 6 episodes in Season 14 in 2027, Hearties (fans) of ‘When Calls the Heart’ still have Season 13 to get through. When Calls the Heart Season 13 premieres January 4th, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST and will air the next day on Hallmark+. This will be followed by brand new episodes every Sunday at 8:00 PM in January.
Inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West, “When Calls the Heart” follows the story of a schoolteacher and single mother, Elizabeth Thornton (Erin Krakow), in the quaint town of Hope Valley. With the help and guidance of the townspeople and her friends, she adjusts to the ever-changing times and the people who enter her life.
Hearties also have a new prequel show to look forward to, as ‘Hope Valley: 1874‘ is set to premiere in March 2026.
When Calls the Heart January Premieres:
- Season 13 of When Calls The Heart S13 E1 premieres on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, January 4, 8/7c – Starring Erin Krakow, Kevin McGarry, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, and Jack Wagner. Hope Valley prepares for the opening of Goldie National Park; Elizabeth, Nathan, Allie, and Little Jack return home, but is it for just the weekend?
- Season 13 of When Calls The Heart S13 E2 Hallmark Channel on Sunday, January 11, 8/7c – Nathan responds to a fire in Goldie National Park while Elizabeth leads relief efforts in Hope Valley.
- Season 13 of When Calls The Heart S13 E3 Hallmark Channel on Sunday, January 18, 8/7c – Elizabeth welcomes new students as Nathan and Bill investigate a wildfire.
- Season 13 of When Calls The Heart S13 E4 Hallmark Channel on Sunday, January 25, 8/7c – Elizabeth assists Allie with Oliver’s surprise party while Lee launches a new business.
Preview – When Calls the Heart – Season 13 Premieres January 4
When Does ‘When Calls The Heart’ Season 13 Air on Hallmark Channel?
When Calls the Heart is an All Canadian Entertainment Production in Association with Brad Krevoy Television and Believe Pictures.
“Hallmark Channel has renewed its long-running hit series When Calls the Heart for season 14, it was announced today. Production will begin next year and for a 2027 return. Additionally, original cast member Lori Loughlin (Curb Your Enthusiasm, On Call) is set to reprise her role of Abigail Stanton and will appear in six of the 12 episodes. Based on the novel When Calls the Heart, by Janette Oke, the beloved, period-set series stars Erin Krakow (Christmas Above the Clouds), Kevin McGarry (The Wedding Veil), Jack Wagner (Melrose Place), Chris McNally (Holiday Crashers), Pascale Hutton (Fourth Down and Love), and Kavan Smith (Big Sky River: The Bridal Path).
“Since the series’ debut in 2014, the character of Abigail Stanton was a fan favorite and beloved by the Hearties,” began Michelle Vicary, Head of Programming, Hallmark Media. “At its core the Hallmark brand is about hope, positivity and connection, which is also the central theme of When Calls the Heart. We felt that Season 14 was the right time to continue Abigail’s story with her return to this beloved series.”
