Observances
Holy Days of Obligation
The Holy Days of Obligation are the days other than Sundays on which we celebrate the great things God has done for us through Jesus and the saints.
2025 Observances
Solemnity of the Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Friday, August 15, 2025
Solemnity of All Saints
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Since this Holy Day falls on a Saturday, the obligation is suspended.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday, December 8, 2025
Patronal Feast of the United States of America
Monday, December 8, 2025
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Thursday, December 25, 2025
2026 Observances
Solemnity of the Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Since this Holy Day falls on a Saturday, the obligation is suspended.
Solemnity of All Saints
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Patronal Feast of the United States of America
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Friday, December 25, 2026