2019-2020 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 21 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 21 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, 2020
Ash Wednesday February 26, 2020
Palm Sunday April 5th, 2020
Holy Thursday April 9 , 2020
Good Friday April 10, 2020
Holy Saturday April 11, 2020
Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
Divine Mercy Sunday April 19, 2020
Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020
Corpus Christi June 11, 2020
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 19, 2020
Epiphany January 6, 2020
Ash Wednesday February 26, 2020
Palm Sunday April 5th, 2020
Holy Thursday April 9 , 2020
Good Friday April 10, 2020
Holy Saturday April 11, 2020
Easter Sunday April 12, 2020
Divine Mercy Sunday April 19, 2020
Pentecost Sunday May 31, 2020
Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020
Corpus Christi June 11, 2020
Sacred Heart of Jesus June 19, 2020