Catholic Religious Holidays 2027

January 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.

January 3

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

January 6

Celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus, marking the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. Also known as Three Kings Day.

January 10

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

January 17

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

January 24

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

January 31

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

February 7

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

February 10

The first day of Lent. Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads as a sign of penance and mortality. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence from meat are observed.

February 14

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

February 21

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

February 28

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

March 7

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

March 14

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

March 21

Commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Mass includes a procession with blessed palm branches and the reading of the Passion.

March 25

Commemorates the Last Supper and the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood.

March 26

Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence are observed.

March 28

The most important feast of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

April 4

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

April 11

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

April 18

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

April 25

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

May 2

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

May 6

Commemorates Jesus Christ's bodily ascension into heaven 40 days after Easter. A holy day of obligation in most regions.

May 9

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

May 16

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary, marking the birth of the Church.

May 23

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

May 30

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

June 6

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

June 13

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

June 20

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

June 27

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

July 4

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

July 11

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

July 18

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

July 25

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

August 1

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

August 8

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

August 15

Celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. A holy day of obligation.

August 22

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

August 29

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

September 5

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

September 12

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

September 19

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

September 26

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

October 3

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

October 10

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

October 17

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

October 24

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

October 31

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

November 1

Honors all saints, known and unknown. A holy day of obligation.

November 2

A day of prayer for the faithful departed, particularly souls in purgatory.

November 7

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

November 14

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

November 21

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

November 28

The beginning of the liturgical year and a four-week season of preparation for Christmas.

December 5

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

December 8

Celebrates the belief that Mary was conceived without original sin. A holy day of obligation.

December 12

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

December 19

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

December 25

Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. A holy day of obligation; In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

December 26

All Sundays are holy days of obligation for Catholics. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.