The Catholic Holy Days of Obligation are our most important feast days.
They are the principal liturgical feasts that honor the mysteries of the Lord, the Virgin Mary, and the saints.
Rejoice! These are the most celebrated and important days of the year. And of course the best way to celebrate them is to…
…celebrate Holy Mass with all the angels and saints!
All Sundays are obligatory for the faithful to participate in the Mass. In addition:
Date | Holy Day | Obligatory in 2023 |
Sunday, January 1 | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Yes |
Thursday, May 18 | Ascension of Jesus | Yes |
Tuesday, August 15 | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Yes |
Wednesday, November 1 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
Friday, December 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Yes |
Monday, December 25 | Christmas | Yes |