Holy Days of Obligation are important feast days in the Church year when the Body of Christ gathers to pray, hear the Word of God, and celebrate the Eucharist. Catholics have the obligation to attend Mass as the Mass is the greatest form of celebration.
If the Holy Day falls on a Saturday or Monday, the obligation to attend Mass on that day is removed, and the Holy Day is celebrated on that Sunday.
Every Sunday is a Holy Day of Obligation in the sense that Catholics are required to attend Mass every Sunday.
2024 Holy Days of Obligation
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Monday, January 1 MASS TIMES: Monday, January 1st: 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm
The Ascension of the Lord Sunday, May 12 (Permanently transferred to the 7th Sunday of Easter in Florida)
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thursday, August 15 MASS TIMES: Wednesday, August 14th: 5:30 pm Vigil Thursday, August 15th: 8:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm
All Saints' Day Friday, November 1
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, December 9 (Transferred to Monday due to December 8th falling on a Sunday)
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas) Wednesday, December 25