In the Catholic Church, Holy Days of Obligation are the days on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. They also abstain from unnecessary works, "which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body." (Canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law).
Please check your local parishes for Mass times.
Holy Days Of Obligation 2026
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Moved to Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please note that the Holy Day of Obligation normally observed on May 14, 2026, will be celebrated on Sunday, May 17, with the obligation fulfilled at Sunday Mass. |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Suspended obligation because it's a Saturday). |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day (Obligatory as it's a Sunday) |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) |
Please click here for the LITURGICAL CALENDAR FOR THE DIOCESES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2026