The Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on January 1.
Yes. It is the Solemnity of the Blessed Vitgin Mary and a holy day of obligation.
No, Christmas Day is not considered a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church. However, it is a major feast day and is widely celebrated by Catholics around the world.
Pentecost Sunday
In most countries January 1 is considered a Holy Day of Obligation.
January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Its a common misconception that this Holy Day is for the New Year. It is really to honor and respect our wonderful Mother Mary and ask for her intercession in heaven.
January 1st
Yes. It is a Holy day of Obligation.
.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, St. Stephen's (the day after Christmas) is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
Mary's Feast Day is on January 1st because it is part of the Christmas season. It is considered to be a holy day of obligation unless it falls on a Saturday or Monday.
There are several feasts and solemnities regarding Mary. The following are Holy Days of Obligation: the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (Jan 1), the Solemnity of the Assumption (Aug 15), and the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8).
Roman Catholic AnswerEaster is not mentioned as a Holy Day of Obligation because Easter is always a Sunday, and all Sundays of the year are already of Obligation.
Yes, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation everywhere in the Catholic Church.