Catholic holy days are special days set aside by the Catholic Church to commemorate important events in the life of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and the saints. They are typically celebrated with Mass, prayer, and other religious observances. In 2025, there are several important Catholic holy days, including:
Ash Wednesday (February 18): The first day of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter. Holy Thursday (March 27): The day before Good Friday, when Christians commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples. Good Friday (March 28): The day on which Christians remember the crucifixion of Jesus. Holy Saturday (March 29): The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, when Christians wait in anticipation of the Resurrection of Jesus. Easter Sunday (March 30): The most important day in the Christian calendar, when Christians celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Ascension Thursday (May 1): The day on which Christians commemorate the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Pentecost Sunday (May 11): The day on which Christians celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Corpus Christi (June 19): A feast day that celebrates the Body and Blood of Christ. Assumption of the Virgin Mary (August 15): A feast day that celebrates the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. All Saints Day (November 1): A feast day that celebrates all the saints, known and unknown. Christmas Day (December 25): The day on which Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
