Liturgical year
Catholic liturgical calendar 2026–2027
The new liturgical year begins on the First Sunday of Advent, Sun Nov 29, 2026, and runs to Sat Nov 27, 2027, the day before Advent 2027 begins. Sundays follow Year B of the lectionary and weekdays follow Year I.
Seasons and colors
| Season | From | To | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advent | Sun Nov 29, 2026 | Thu Dec 24, 2026 | Varies by day (purple, rose) |
| Christmas | Fri Dec 25, 2026 | Sun Jan 10, 2027 | White |
| Ordinary Time | Mon Jan 11, 2027 | Tue Feb 9, 2027 | Green |
| Lent | Wed Feb 10, 2027 | Sat Mar 20, 2027 | Varies by day (purple, rose) |
| Holy Week | Sun Mar 21, 2027 | Sat Mar 27, 2027 | Varies by day (purple, red, white) |
| Easter | Sun Mar 28, 2027 | Sun May 16, 2027 | Varies by day (red, white) |
| Ordinary Time | Mon May 17, 2027 | Sat Nov 27, 2027 | Varies by day (green, white) |
Colors are the season's usual color; feasts and solemnities change the color for their day. Each day's page shows its own color.
Holy days of obligation in the United States
| Date | Holy day |
|---|---|
| Tue Dec 8, 2026 | The Immaculate Conception — a holy day of obligation in the United States |
| Fri Dec 25, 2026 | The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) — a holy day of obligation in the United States |
| Fri Jan 1, 2027 | Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God — a holy day of obligation in the United States |
| Sun Aug 15, 2027 | The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary — a holy day of obligation in the United States |
| Mon Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints' Day — the obligation is abrogated this year (falls on a Monday in the US) |
The Ascension is kept on Thursday in some ecclesiastical provinces and moved to the following Sunday in others. See holy days of obligation for the full rules, and ask your parish about your diocese.
Lectionary cycles
- Sundays: Year BThe Sunday cycle (A, B, C) changes on the First Sunday of Advent. Divide the year the liturgical year ends in by 3: remainder 1 is Year A, remainder 2 is Year B, no remainder is Year C (2027 → Year B).
- Weekdays: Year IOdd-numbered years use Year I for the weekday first reading; even-numbered years use Year II.
Month by month
November 2026 · December 2026 · January 2027 · February 2027 · March 2027 · April 2027 · May 2027 · June 2027 · July 2027 · August 2027 · September 2027 · October 2027 · November 2027
Liturgical colors follow the General Roman Calendar; holy days follow the norms of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Local celebrations may vary; check your parish.
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