Looking for the complete list of Catholic holidays in 2026?
Whether you’re planning personal events, church services, or travel, here’s a detailed and accurate guide to all major Catholic feast days and observances in chronological order.
I have compiled the most up-to-date list based on the General Roman Calendar observed by the Catholic Church worldwide.
Full List of Catholic Holidays in 2026
January
- January 1 (Thursday) – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation)
- January 6 (Tuesday) – Epiphany of the Lord
- January 11 (Sunday) – Baptism of the Lord
February
- February 2 (Monday) – Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)
- February 18 (Wednesday) – Ash Wednesday (Start of Lent)
March
- March 19 (Thursday) – Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- March 25 (Wednesday) – Annunciation of the Lord
- March 29 (Sunday) – Palm Sunday
April
- April 2 (Thursday) – Holy Thursday
- April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday
- April 4 (Saturday) – Holy Saturday
- April 5 (Sunday) – Easter Sunday (Resurrection of the Lord)
- April 12 (Sunday) – Divine Mercy Sunday
May
- May 14 (Thursday) – Ascension of the Lord (may be moved to Sunday in some regions)
- May 24 (Sunday) – Pentecost Sunday
- May 31 (Sunday) – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
June
- June 7 (Sunday) – Corpus Christi
- June 12 (Friday) – Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
- June 24 (Wednesday) – Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
- June 29 (Monday) – Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
August
- August 15 (Saturday) – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
November
- November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
- November 2 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day
- November 22 (Sunday) – Solemnity of Christ the King
December
- December 8 (Tuesday) – Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
- December 25 (Friday) – Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord (Holy Day of Obligation)
- December 27 (Sunday) – Feast of the Holy Family
Planning Tip
Always check with your local diocese, as dates for certain feasts like Ascension may shift to the nearest Sunday based on regional guidelines.
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