Catholic Religious Holidays 2029
61 events · Dates are approximate where noted
Solemnity of Mary
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 1
Celebrates Mary as the Mother of God, the highest title given to the Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. A holy day of obligation on January 1, also observed as the World Day of Peace.
Epiphany
FeastJanuary 6
Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus, marking the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 7
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 14
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 21
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 28
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 4
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 11
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Ash Wednesday
FastFebruary 14
The first day of Lent. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence from meat are observed.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 18
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 25
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 4
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 11
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 18
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Palm Sunday
ObservanceMarch 25
Commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Good Friday
FastMarch 30
Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence are observed.
Easter Sunday
FeastApril 1
Celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 8
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 15
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 22
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 29
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 6
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Ascension of the Lord
Holy Day of ObligationMay 10
Commemorates Jesus Christ's bodily ascension into heaven. A holy day of obligation in most regions.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 13
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Pentecost
FeastMay 20
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 27
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 3
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 10
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 17
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 24
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 1
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 8
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 15
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 22
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 29
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 5
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 12
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Assumption of Mary
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 15
Celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven. A holy day of obligation.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 19
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 26
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 2
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 9
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 16
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 23
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 30
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 7
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 14
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 21
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 28
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
All Saints' Day
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 1
Honors all saints, known and unknown. A holy day of obligation.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 4
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 11
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 18
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 25
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
First Sunday of Advent
ObservanceDecember 2
The beginning of the liturgical year and a four-week season of preparation for Christmas.
Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 8
Celebrates the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin. A holy day of obligation.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 9
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 16
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 23
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Christmas Day
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 25
Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. A holy day of obligation.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 30
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.