2023-2024 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 9 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 9 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 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
**December 9 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 9 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 7, 2024
Baptism of the Lord January 8, 2024
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2024
Palm Sunday March 24, 2024
Holy Thursday March 28, 2024
Good Friday March 29, 2024
Holy Saturday March 30, 2024
Easter Sunday March 31, 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, 2024
Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024
Trinity Sunday May 26, 2024
Corpus Christi June 2, 2024
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 7, 2024
Epiphany January 7, 2024
Baptism of the Lord January 8, 2024
Ash Wednesday February 14, 2024
Palm Sunday March 24, 2024
Holy Thursday March 28, 2024
Good Friday March 29, 2024
Holy Saturday March 30, 2024
Easter Sunday March 31, 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, 2024
Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024
Trinity Sunday May 26, 2024
Corpus Christi June 2, 2024
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 7, 2024
2024 Liturgical Seasons:
December 3, 2023 – January 8, 2024: Advent, Christmas
January 9, 2024 – February 13, 2024: Ordinary Time
February 14, 2024 – May 12, 2024: Lent, Triduum, Easter
May 13, 2024 – November 30, 2024: Ordinary Time
December 1, 2024 – January 8, 2025: Advent, Christmas
December 3, 2023 – January 8, 2024: Advent, Christmas
January 9, 2024 – February 13, 2024: Ordinary Time
February 14, 2024 – May 12, 2024: Lent, Triduum, Easter
May 13, 2024 – November 30, 2024: Ordinary Time
December 1, 2024 – January 8, 2025: Advent, Christmas