Catholic Religious Holidays 2030
59 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 13
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 20
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJanuary 27
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 3
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 10
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 17
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationFebruary 24
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 3
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Ash Wednesday
FastMarch 6
The first day of Lent. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence from meat are observed.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 10
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 17
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 24
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMarch 31
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 7
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Palm Sunday
ObservanceApril 14
Commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Good Friday
FastApril 19
Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence are observed.
Easter Sunday
FeastApril 21
Celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationApril 28
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 5
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 12
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 19
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationMay 26
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Ascension of the Lord
Holy Day of ObligationMay 30
Commemorates Jesus Christ's bodily ascension into heaven. A holy day of obligation in most regions.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 2
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Pentecost
FeastJune 9
Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 16
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 23
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJune 30
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 7
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 14
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 21
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationJuly 28
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 4
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 11
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 18
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationAugust 25
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 1
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 8
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 15
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 22
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationSeptember 29
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 6
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 13
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 20
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationOctober 27
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 3
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 10
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 17
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationNovember 24
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
First Sunday of Advent
ObservanceDecember 1
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 15
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.
Sunday
Holy Day of ObligationDecember 22
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 29
All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.