Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 8, 2026
Find a Christmas Eve service anywhere in Louisiana: 10 churches in 2 cities so far, family and children's services first, with 2026 times as each church posts them.
Christmas Eve services by city in Louisiana
Christmas Eve services by tradition in Louisiana
Baptist · Catholic · Episcopal · Lutheran · Methodist · Unitarian Universalist
Baptist Christmas Eve services in Louisiana
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Louisiana
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in Louisiana
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in Louisiana
Methodist Christmas Eve services in Louisiana
Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve services in Louisiana
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Questions
How do I find a Christmas Eve service near me in Louisiana?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every 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 churches in Louisiana hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 10 churches in 2 cities in Louisiana. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
Which cities in Louisiana are on this page?
Baton Rouge and New Orleans. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Baton Rouge (5) and New Orleans (5).
Which church traditions have Christmas Eve services in Louisiana?
Listed in alphabetical order: Baptist (1), Catholic (3), Episcopal (2), Lutheran (1), Methodist (2), Unitarian Universalist (1). Every tradition is listed in the same format.
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.
Where can I find Christmas events for kids in Louisiana?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in Louisiana lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, city by city.
Is there an Episcopal Christmas Eve service in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Episcopal churches with Christmas Eve services in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
Is there a Baptist Christmas Eve service in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Baptist churches with Christmas Eve services in Baton Rouge.
Is there a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Catholic churches with Christmas Eve services in New Orleans.
Is there a Lutheran Christmas Eve service in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Lutheran churches with Christmas Eve services in New Orleans.
Is there a Methodist Christmas Eve service in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Methodist churches with Christmas Eve services in Baton Rouge.
Is there an Unitarian Universalist Christmas Eve service in Louisiana?
Yes. We list Unitarian Universalist churches with Christmas Eve services in Baton Rouge.
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.