Catholic Religious Holidays 2028

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 2

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.

January 9

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

January 16

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

January 23

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

January 30

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

February 6

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

February 13

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

February 20

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

February 27

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

March 1

The first day of Lent. In Catholic practice, fasting and abstinence from meat are observed.

March 5

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

March 12

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

March 19

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

March 26

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

April 2

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

April 9

Commemorates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

April 14

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

April 16

Celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Catholic practice, attending Mass is expected.

April 23

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

April 30

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

May 7

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

May 14

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

May 21

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

May 25

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

May 28

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

June 4

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary.

June 11

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

June 18

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

June 25

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

July 2

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

July 9

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

July 16

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

July 23

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

July 30

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

August 6

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

August 13

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. A holy day of obligation.

August 20

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

August 27

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

September 3

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

September 10

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

September 17

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

September 24

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

October 1

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

October 8

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

October 15

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

October 22

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

October 29

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 5

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

November 12

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

November 19

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

November 26

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

December 3

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

December 8

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

December 10

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

December 17

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

December 24

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.

December 31

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