Holy Days of Obligation 2026
Holy Day Schedule: 8 AM Mass at St. Anthony's, Noon Mass at St. Anthony's, 6 PM Mass at St. Rita's
January 1, 2026 • Thursday
Mary, Mother of God
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God and Octave Day of Christmas.
May 14, 2026 • Thursday
Ascension of the Lord
Celebrates Christ's Ascension into Heaven. In some dioceses, this feast is transferred to Sunday, May 17.
August 15, 2026 • Sunday
Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrates Mary being assumed body and soul into Heaven.
November 1, 2026 • Monday
All Saints' Day
Honors all saints known and unknown throughout Church history.
December 8, 2026 • Tuesday
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary
Note: Holy Days of Obligation can vary slightly by diocese. The Ascension may be transferred to Sunday in some dioceses in the United States. The Assumption of Mary falls on a Saturday in 2026, so the obligation is generally dispensed in the U.S.
2027
Holy Days of Obligation 2027
January 1, 2027 • Friday
Mary, Mother of God
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God and Octave Day of Christmas..
May 6, 2027 • Thursday
Ascension of the Lord
Celebrates Christ's Ascension into Heaven. In some dioceses, this feast is transferred to Sunday, May 17.
August 15, 2027 • Sunday
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrates Mary being assumed body and soul into Heaven.
November 1, 2027 • Monday
All Saints' Day
Honors all saints known and unknown throughout Church history.
December 8, 2027 • Wednesday
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Note: Holy Days of Obligation can vary slightly by diocese. The Ascension may be transferred to Sunday in some dioceses in the United States. The Assumption of Mary falls on a Sunday in 2027. Holy Days of Obligation may vary slightly by diocese in the United States.
Holy Days of Obligation – 2028
January
Saturday, January 1, 2028
Mary, Mother of God
May
Thursday, May 25, 2028
Ascension of Jesus
August
Tuesday, August 15, 2028
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November
Wednesday, November 1, 2028
All Saints’ Day
December
Friday, December 8, 2028
Immaculate Conception
Note: Holy Days of Obligation may vary slightly by diocese and country. Please consult your local parish or diocesan calendar for official observances.
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