Holy Days of Obligation

A complete list of Holy Days of Obligation and their observances for 2026-2027 are:

Thursday, January 1, 2026
Solemnity of the Mary, the Holy Mother of God

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Since this Holy Day falls on a Saturday, the obligation is suspended.
The Anticipated Mass on Saturday evening is for the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sunday, November 1, 2026
Solemnity of All Saints

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patronal Feast of the United States of America

Friday, December 25, 2026
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Please note: In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Vigil Mass cannot be celebrated before 4:00 PM.

Friday, January 1, 2027
Solemnity of the Mary, the Holy Mother of God                    

Thursday, May 6, 2027
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Sunday, August 15, 2027
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Monday, November 1, 2027
Solemnity of All Saints
Since this Holy Day falls on a Monday, the obligation is suspended.               

Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Patronal Feast of the United States of America

Saturday, December 25, 2027
Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Please note: In the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Vigil Mass cannot be celebrated before 4:00 PM.