Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times near you
Find a Catholic church holding a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2026. We list 207 Catholic churches in 52 cities in the United States so far. Every listing links to the church's own page.
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Questions
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in the United States?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Catholic church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Catholic churches in the United States hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 207 Catholic churches in 52 cities in the United States. 8 have posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
Which cities in the United States are on this page?
Atlanta, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Chandler, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Colorado Springs and Columbus and more. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in the United States have the most Catholic Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Nashville (21), Fort Worth (17) and Boston (16).
What is the earliest Catholic Christmas Eve service in the United States?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Saint Clement Parish in Chicago (Mass with the children's Christmas pageant (Church)).
What is the latest Catholic Christmas Eve service in the United States?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 10:00 PM at Saint Clement Parish in Chicago (Midnight Mass (Church)).
Are there family or children's Catholic Christmas Eve services in the United States?
Yes. Family or children's services are posted at Saint Clement Parish in Chicago. They are usually earlier and shorter, often with a pageant or simple songs.
Are there candlelight Catholic Christmas Eve services in the United States?
Yes. Candlelight services are posted at Saint Clement Parish in Chicago.
Can I watch a Catholic Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Saint Clement Parish in Chicago, Saint Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in New York City. Each church's page has the link.
Are there Catholic Christmas Day services in the United States?
Yes. Christmas Day services on Friday, December 25 are posted at Saint Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in New York City.
When do churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Nashville?
Yes. We list Cathedral of the Incarnation, Catholic Church of the Korean Martyrs, Christ the King Church and Church of the Assumption in Nashville.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Fort Worth?
Yes. We list All Saints Catholic Church, Christ the King Catholic Church, Holy Family Catholic Church and Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Fort Worth.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Boston?
Yes. We list Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Most Holy Redeemer, Our Lady of the Assumption and Sacred Heart Church, East Boston in Boston.
Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every tradition is listed the same way. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.