Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
3 Catholic churches in Minneapolis with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 2026.
Christmas Eve service times in Minneapolis
Saint Olaf Catholic Church
CatholicDowntown
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass
Livestream - Midnight (Dec 25) Midnight Mass
The church lists Masses at 4:00 PM and 12:00 Midnight under Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24, 2026; the Midnight Mass is stored as 2026-12-25 00:00. Only the 4 PM Mass is marked as livestreamed. No 7 AM or noon Mass and no confessions on December 24.
215 S. 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in Minneapolis with Christmas Eve services
These churches held Christmas Eve services last year. Their 2026 times are not posted yet, so we link to each church's own page. We check again every week.
The Basilica of Saint Mary
CatholicLoring Park
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 several Christmas Eve services were livestreamed and ASL interpreted. Christmas Eve parking in the Minneapolis College ramp, 1420 Hennepin Ave S, was free after 2 PM in 2025.
1600 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of the Ascension
CatholicNorth Minneapolis
2026 times not posted yet
In 2023 Christmas Eve had one English and one Spanish Mass, with carols before Mass.
1723 Bryant Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Minneapolis
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in Minneapolis?
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 Minneapolis hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 3 Catholic churches in Minneapolis. 1 has posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
What is the earliest Catholic Christmas Eve service in Minneapolis?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Saint Olaf Catholic Church (Christmas Eve Mass).
What is the latest Catholic Christmas Eve service in Minneapolis?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 4:00 PM at Saint Olaf Catholic Church (Christmas Eve Mass).
Can I watch a Catholic Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Saint Olaf Catholic Church. Each church's page has the link.
Are there Catholic Christmas Day services in Minneapolis?
Yes. Christmas Day services on Friday, December 25 are posted at Saint Olaf Catholic Church.
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 Minneapolis?
Yes. We list Church of the Ascension, Saint Olaf Catholic Church and The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis.
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Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Times come only from each church's own website or official page, checked November 7, 2026. Plans change, so please confirm with the church before you go. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com and we will update within 24 hours.