2025-2026 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 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 9 am
May 14 Ascension 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
*Normally a separate Holy Day of Obligation, but since it falls on
a Sunday this year, your regular Sunday Mass will fulfill the obligation
** This year it is not a Holy Day of Obligation as it falls on a Monday,
but check with bulletin to see if and when Mass is being offered
***This Holy Day falls on a Saturday, your regular Sunday Mass covers the obligation.
August 15*** Assumption of Mary 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
November 1 All Saints Day 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 9 am
May 14 Ascension 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
*Normally a separate Holy Day of Obligation, but since it falls on
a Sunday this year, your regular Sunday Mass will fulfill the obligation
** This year it is not a Holy Day of Obligation as it falls on a Monday,
but check with bulletin to see if and when Mass is being offered
***This Holy Day falls on a Saturday, your regular Sunday Mass covers the obligation.
Other days that Catholics Observe with Reverence & Prayer:
Epiphany January 4, 2026
Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2026
Ash Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026
Palm Sunday March 29, 2026
Holy Thursday April 2, 2026
Good Friday April 3, 2026
Holy Saturday April 4, 2026
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday April 12, 2026
Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2026
Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026
Corpus Christi June 7, 2026
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 12, 2026
First Sunday of Advent Nov. 29, 2026
Epiphany January 4, 2026
Baptism of the Lord January 11, 2026
Ash Wednesday Feb. 18, 2026
Palm Sunday March 29, 2026
Holy Thursday April 2, 2026
Good Friday April 3, 2026
Holy Saturday April 4, 2026
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday April 12, 2026
Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2026
Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026
Corpus Christi June 7, 2026
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 12, 2026
First Sunday of Advent Nov. 29, 2026
2026 Liturgical Seasons:
December 1, 2025 – January 8, 2026: Advent, Christmas
January 9, 2026 – February 17, 2026: Ordinary Time
February 18, 2026 – April 5, 2026: Lent, Triduum, Easter
April 12, 2026 – November 29, 2026: Ordinary Time
November 30, 2026 – January 10, 2026: Advent, Christmas
December 1, 2025 – January 8, 2026: Advent, Christmas
January 9, 2026 – February 17, 2026: Ordinary Time
February 18, 2026 – April 5, 2026: Lent, Triduum, Easter
April 12, 2026 – November 29, 2026: Ordinary Time
November 30, 2026 – January 10, 2026: Advent, Christmas