Holy Days of Obligation
In the Catholic Church, Holy Days of Obligation are the days on which the faithful are obliged to participate in the Mass. They have also abstain from unnecessary works, "which hinder the worship to be rendered to God, the joy proper to the Lord’s day, or the suitable relaxation of mind and body." (canon 1247 of the Code of Canon Law).
The list of Days of Obligation includes all Sundays in all countries. Some feasts, e.g. Easter, are always celebrated on Sundays, so they are always obligatory.
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First Sunday of Advent Year |
3 December 2017 |
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Birth of Lord |
25 December 2017 |
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Epiphany |
7 January 2018 |
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Ash Wednesday |
14 February 2018 |
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Easter Sunday The Resurrection of the Lord |
1 April 2018 |
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Ascension of the Lord |
28 May 2017 |
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Pentecost |
6 June 2017 |
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The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ |
18 June 2017 |
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St Peter & St Paul |
29 June 2017 |
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
15 August 2017 |
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All Saints |
1 November 2017 |
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First Sunday of Advent |
3 December 2017 |