Christmas Eve Services in Honolulu (2026)

Christmas Eve Services
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated November 8, 2026 · Checked weekly

12 churches in the Honolulu area with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far; the others held Christmas Eve services in recent years and usually post their times in late November or December. Every listing links to the church's own page, so you can check the latest schedule before you go.

The short version

  • 12 churches with Christmas Eve services on Thursday, December 24, 2026. 1 has posted 2026 times so far.
  • Earliest family service: 5:00 PM at The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.
  • Latest service posted: 8:00 PM at The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.
  • 4 church traditions, listed in the same format, alphabetically.

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Kelsey Lizee Cecil with Rally, the real corgi

Why we made this

A story my mom wanted to write. So I wrote it for her.

On Christmas morning in 2020, I found out I was pregnant with my son, Holden.

Read Kelsey’s story

That same day, my mom went into a coma. She never woke up. Two months after her memorial, I lost my dad too.

My mom had spent years telling me about a story she wanted to write: a little corgi named Rally who rides the train to visit his "grand-paw-rents." She never got the chance. So I wrote it for her.

Rally Takes the Train is a picture book about Rally's first train ride. He packs his turtle toy, his green bone and his orange ball, and meets the conductor. Then he goes through a dark, scary tunnel and finds the light on the other side. Every page is hand-painted in real watercolor. My kids will never meet their grandparents, but this book is how they get to know them.

In college I was a religion minor, and I believe Rally Takes the Train was made for all children, from all religions in the world.

Christmas could have become the hardest day of my year. Instead, I decided to use Rally to bring Christmas magic to as many families as I can.

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Christmas Eve service times in Honolulu

Thursday, December 24, 2026. Times from each church's own page.
TimeChurchService
5:00 PMThe Episcopal Parish of St. ClementFamily
8:00 PMThe Episcopal Parish of St. ClementCandlelight

Churches with Christmas Eve services in Honolulu

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The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement

Episcopal · Makiki

  • 5:00 PMFamily Service with Holy Eucharist
    Family
  • 8:00 PMFestive Candlelit Christmas Eve with Holy Eucharist

1515 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822

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More Honolulu area churches with Christmas Eve services

These churches held Christmas Eve services in past years. Most post 2026 times in late November and December; we check every week.

Christmas Eve services by tradition in Honolulu

Churches whose tradition we have confirmed, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order, in the same format.

Catholic Christmas Eve services in Honolulu (2)

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Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Honolulu (2)

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Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Honolulu (1)

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Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in Honolulu (1)

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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Honolulu

What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?

Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in the Honolulu area hold services from the afternoon into the evening.

How many churches in the Honolulu area hold Christmas Eve services?

This page lists 12 churches in the Honolulu area with Christmas Eve services. 1 has posted 2026 times so far; the rest held Christmas Eve services in past years and usually post times in late November or December.

What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in Honolulu?

Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 5:00 PM at The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.

What is the latest Christmas Eve service in Honolulu?

Of the times posted so far, the latest is 8:00 PM at The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.

Which churches in Honolulu have a family or children's Christmas Eve service?

Churches with a family or children's service posted for 2026 include The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement. Family services are usually earlier and shorter, often with a children's pageant or simple songs.

Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in Honolulu?

Yes. The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement lists a candlelight service for 2026. Times are on each listing above.

Which parts of the Honolulu area have Christmas Eve services?

Churches on this page are in Downtown, Kapalama, Makiki, Manoa, Moiliili, Nuuanu, Punahou and Sand Island. Each listing has its address and a map link.

Which church traditions hold Christmas Eve services in Honolulu?

The 12 churches on this page include 2 Catholic, 2 Episcopal and 1 ELCA. Catholic: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace and Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa. Episcopal: The Cathedral of St. Andrew and The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement.

Which Honolulu churches have not posted 2026 Christmas Eve times yet?

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Central Union Church, Church of the Crossroads, Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa, Community Church of Honolulu, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, Lutheran Church of Honolulu, Makiki Christian Church, New Hope Manoa, New Hope Oahu and The Cathedral of St. Andrew held Christmas Eve services in recent years but have not posted 2026 times. We check their pages each week.

Which Honolulu churches had a family Christmas Eve service last year?

Lutheran Church of Honolulu held a family or children's Christmas Eve service last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

When do churches in Honolulu 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.

Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Honolulu?

Yes. This page lists 2 Catholic churches in Honolulu with Christmas Eve services, including Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace (Downtown) and Co-Cathedral of Saint Theresa (Kapalama). Their 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Honolulu?

Yes. This page lists 2 Episcopal churches in Honolulu with Christmas Eve services, including The Cathedral of St. Andrew (Downtown) and The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement (Makiki). The Episcopal Parish of St. Clement has posted 2026 times starting at 5:00 PM.

Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Honolulu?

Yes. This page lists 1 Lutheran church in Honolulu with Christmas Eve services, including Lutheran Church of Honolulu (Punahou). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

Is there an Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve service in Honolulu?

Yes. This page lists 1 Unitarian Universalist church in Honolulu with Christmas Eve services, including First Unitarian Church of Honolulu (Nuuanu). Its 2026 times are not posted yet.

How is this list put together?

We list every church we find in Honolulu that holds a Christmas Eve service, in the same format. Churches with 2026 times come first, with family services at the top and then by start time. 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.

Where can I find Christmas Eve services elsewhere in Hawaii?

Our page for Hawaii lists every city we cover in the state, with Christmas Eve services by city and by tradition.

Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Honolulu?

Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Honolulu lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.

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Rally Takes the Train is a picture book about a corgi’s first train ride to visit his grand-paw-rents. Our story

A free public listing. Rally Takes the Train is a children’s book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every church is listed the same way, and no church pays to be listed or placed higher. Times come only from each church’s own page; check it before you go. Church staff: send corrections to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.

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