2018-2019 Holy Days of Obligation
Holy Days of Obligation are feast days on which Catholics are required to attend Mass and to avoid (to the extent that they are able) servile work.
The observance of Holy Days of Obligation is part of the Sunday Duty, the first of the Precepts of the Church.
All Sundays are Holy Days of Obligation.
Beside Sundays, there are currently ten Holy Days of Obligation in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church; in the United States, only six Holy Days of Obligation are observed.
Those six are identified below, with Mass times
(if the date occurs on a Saturday/Sunday/Monday, its observation is held in conjunction with Regular Sunday Obligation).
The observance of Holy Days of Obligation is part of the Sunday Duty, the first of the Precepts of the Church.
All Sundays are Holy Days of Obligation.
Beside Sundays, there are currently ten Holy Days of Obligation in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church; in the United States, only six Holy Days of Obligation are observed.
Those six are identified below, with Mass times
(if the date occurs on a Saturday/Sunday/Monday, its observation is held in conjunction with Regular Sunday Obligation).
DATE HOLY DAY MASS TIMES
August 15 Assumption of Mary 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
November 1 All Saints Day 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
**December 8 Immaculate Conception 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
December 25 Christmas Check bulletin & webpage for times
January 1 Mother of God Usual Sunday Mass times
May 30 Ascension 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
**In 2019 it is not a Holy Day of Obligation as it falls on the 2nd Sunday of Advent
The USCCB explains, “Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9, 2019. The obligation to attend Mass, however, does not transfer.” but check with bulletin to see if and when Mass is being offered
August 15 Assumption of Mary 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
November 1 All Saints Day 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
**December 8 Immaculate Conception 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
December 25 Christmas Check bulletin & webpage for times
January 1 Mother of God Usual Sunday Mass times
May 30 Ascension 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
**In 2019 it is not a Holy Day of Obligation as it falls on the 2nd Sunday of Advent
The USCCB explains, “Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9, 2019. The obligation to attend Mass, however, does not transfer.” but check with bulletin to see if and when Mass is being offered
Other days that Catholics Observe with Reverence & Prayer:
Epiphany January 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday March 6, 2019
Palm Sunday April 14, 2019
Holy Thursday April 18, 2019
Good Friday April 19, 2019
Holy Saturday April 20, 2019
Easter Sunday April 21, 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday April 28, 2019
Pentecost Sunday June 9, 2019
Trinity Sunday June 16, 2019
Corpus Christi June 23, 2019
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 28, 2019
Epiphany January 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday March 6, 2019
Palm Sunday April 14, 2019
Holy Thursday April 18, 2019
Good Friday April 19, 2019
Holy Saturday April 20, 2019
Easter Sunday April 21, 2019
Divine Mercy Sunday April 28, 2019
Pentecost Sunday June 9, 2019
Trinity Sunday June 16, 2019
Corpus Christi June 23, 2019
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 28, 2019