A day that is not a day of obligation typically refers to any day in the liturgical calendar that does not require Catholics to attend Mass or fulfill other religious duties. Examples include weekdays outside of holy days of obligation and certain solemnities that may not be binding in all dioceses. Additionally, specific local practices may vary, so it's important to refer to the guidelines set by one’s diocese.
.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, St. Stephen's (the day after Christmas) is not a Holy Day of Obligation.
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. It is the Solemnity of the Blessed Vitgin Mary and a holy day of obligation.
Roman Catholic AnswerSt. Patrick's Day is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics who live in Ireland as it is the feast day of their patron saint.
Yes. It is a Holy day of Obligation.
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his feast day is a holy day of obligation for all Catholics in Ireland.
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.
Yes, Christmas is a holy day of obligation for Catholics, meaning they are required to attend Mass on this day to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Catholic Answer Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Holy Day but NOT of Obligation except in Mexico, where, it being their patron saint, it is of Obligation, as the Immaculate Conception is in the United States, or St. Patrick is in Ireland.
Yes, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is a Holy Day of Obligation everywhere in the Catholic Church.
Yes, Ascension Thursday is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church, meaning that Catholics are required to attend Mass on this day.
No, it is not.