Looking for the complete list of Catholic holidays in 2025?
Below is a straightforward, updated calendar of Catholic holy days, feast days, and solemnities. These dates help Catholics around the world observe key religious events and celebrations throughout the liturgical year.
Catholic Holidays 2025 Calendar
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Holy Day of Obligation |
| January 6, 2025 | Epiphany of the Lord | Feast |
| February 26, 2025 | Ash Wednesday | Start of Lent |
| March 9, 2025 | First Sunday of Lent | Sunday Observance |
| March 17, 2025 | St. Patrick’s Day | Feast (not obligatory) |
| April 13, 2025 | Palm Sunday | Start of Holy Week |
| April 17, 2025 | Holy Thursday | Mass of the Lord’s Supper |
| April 18, 2025 | Good Friday | Passion of the Lord |
| April 19, 2025 | Holy Saturday | Easter Vigil |
| April 20, 2025 | Easter Sunday | Solemnity |
| May 29, 2025 | Ascension of the Lord | Holy Day of Obligation* |
| June 8, 2025 | Pentecost Sunday | Solemnity |
| June 15, 2025 | Trinity Sunday | Solemnity |
| June 22, 2025 | Corpus Christi | Solemnity |
| June 29, 2025 | Saints Peter and Paul | Solemnity |
| August 15, 2025 | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Holy Day of Obligation |
| November 1, 2025 | All Saints’ Day | Holy Day of Obligation |
| November 2, 2025 | All Souls’ Day | Commemoration |
| November 23, 2025 | Christ the King | Solemnity |
| December 8, 2025 | Immaculate Conception | Holy Day of Obligation |
| December 25, 2025 | Christmas Day | Holy Day of Obligation |
*Note: In some dioceses, Ascension may be moved to the following Sunday.
Download Catholic Holidays 2025 PDF
For offline reference, get the Catholic holidays 2025 PDF from your diocese or Catholic calendar websites. These include feast day details, readings, and liturgical colors for each celebration.
FAQs
1. What Catholic holiday is in 2025?
2025 includes major holidays like Easter (April 20), Christmas (December 25), and several holydays of obligation such as the Assumption and Immaculate Conception.
2. What are the holydays of obligation in 2025?
In 2025, the holydays of obligation are:
- January 1 – Solemnity of Mary
- May 29 – Ascension (may vary)
- August 15 – Assumption
- November 1 – All Saints’ Day
- December 8 – Immaculate Conception
- December 25 – Christmas
3. Is 2025 a special year in the Catholic Church?
Yes. 2025 is a Jubilee Year, also known as a Holy Year, a time of pilgrimage, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal declared by the Pope.
4. Why is 2025 important for Catholics?
The Jubilee Year 2025 is significant because it invites Catholics worldwide to experience mercy, reconciliation, and renewal through pilgrimage and the celebration of God’s grace.
Also see: Complete List of Jewish Holidays 2025