Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
28 New York City churches are listed for Christmas Eve, and 5 have posted 2026 times for Thursday, December 24. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in New York City
Trinity Church Wall Street
EpiscopalFinancial District
- 3:00 PM Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant (family service with a Christmas pageant)
Family - 5:00 PM Solemne Eucaristía de Navidad en español and Christmas Pageant (includes a Christmas pageant)
FamilySpanish - 7:00 PM Holy Eucharist
- 9:00 PM Holy Eucharist
- 11:00 PM Candlelight Eucharist
All five Christmas Eve services are listed at Trinity Church. The 5:00 PM service is in Spanish.
89 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Brick Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianUpper East Side
- 4:00 PM Children's Christmas Pageant (children's pageant)
Family - 10:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service
Prelude music at 9:30 PM before the 10:00 PM service. Venue listed as The Sanctuary; church office address is 62 East 92nd Street.
1140 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10128 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Riverside Church
InterdenominationalMorningside Heights
- 4:00 PM Christmas Eve: Service for Children & Families (service for children and families)
FamilyLivestream
Held in the Nave and online.
490 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10027 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church
Roman CatholicPark Slope
- 5:00 PM Vigil Mass
- Midnight (Dec 25) Midnight Mass
Livestream
The 5:00 PM Vigil is at Saint Augustine (6th Ave at Sterling Place). Midnight Mass is at Saint Francis Xavier (6th Ave at Carroll St), with a prelude of Christmas music at 11:00 PM, and is livestreamed.
6th Ave at Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
EpiscopalMorningside Heights
- 10:30 PM Christmas Eve: Festal Eucharist
LivestreamNo passes required
Prelude music begins at 10:00 PM; service ends about 11:55 PM.
1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street, New York, NY 10025 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in New York City 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.
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
75 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Michael's Church
CatholicFlushing
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
138-65 Barclay Ave, Flushing, NY 11355 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Bartholomew's Church
EpiscopalMidtown East
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
No reservations or tickets needed for Christmas services in 2025; free parking voucher was offered for Metropolitan 51 parking, 136 E. 51st Street.
325 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North AmericaBoerum Hill
2026 times not posted yet
355 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217-1705 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn
Congregational (UCC)Brooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet
In 2019 a family service was held in McKinney Chapel next to the Sanctuary.
Pierrepont Street and Monroe Place, Brooklyn, NY · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Ann & the Holy Trinity
EpiscopalBrooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet
A Christmas pageant was part of Christmas Eve in 2022.
157 Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201-3587 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Charles Borromeo Church
CatholicBrooklyn Heights
2026 times not posted yet
Accessible entrance at 1 Aitken Place.
19 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Paul's German Church
German LutheranChelsea
2026 times not posted yet
315 West 22nd St, New York, NY 10011 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph
CatholicCrown Heights
2026 times not posted yet
856 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 · Map (opens in a new tab)
University Church, Fordham University
CatholicFordham / Rose Hill
2026 times not posted yet
On the Rose Hill campus.
441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaGramercy
2026 times not posted yet
The Christmas Divine Liturgy is held on the evening of December 24.
143 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village
CatholicGreenwich Village
2026 times not posted yet
371 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10014 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Grace Church
EpiscopalGreenwich Village / East Village
2026 times not posted yet
Phone (212) 254-2000.
802 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
PresbyterianMidtown
2026 times not posted yet
7 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
Episcopal Diocese of New YorkMidtown
2026 times not posted yet
1 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Marble Collegiate Church
NoMad / Midtown South
2026 times not posted yet
1 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of St. Ignatius Loyola
CatholicUpper East Side
2026 times not posted yet
980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Community of Saint Michael
Russian Byzantine CatholicUpper East Side
2026 times not posted yet
Holds services at the Dominican Church of St. Catherine of Siena.
411 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Immanuel Lutheran Church
LutheranUpper East Side
2026 times not posted yet
122 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128 · Map (opens in a new tab)
The Church of the Holy Trinity
Upper East Side / Yorkville
2026 times not posted yet
In 2024 the family service was described as especially suitable for families and children.
316 East 88th Street, New York, NY 10128 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Redeemer West Side
Upper West Side
2026 times not posted yet
150 West 83rd St, New York, NY 10024 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Paul & St. Andrew UMC
United MethodistUpper West Side
2026 times not posted yet
Christmas Eve 2025 evidence is the church's official sermon podcast.
263 West 86th Street, New York, NY 10024 · Map (opens in a new tab)
West End Collegiate Church
United Church of ChristUpper West Side
2026 times not posted yet
245 West 77th St, New York, NY 10024 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in New York City
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Catholic (8) · Congregational (UCC) (2) · Episcopal (6) · Lutheran (2) · Methodist (1) · Orthodox (2) · Presbyterian (2)
Catholic (8)
- Church of St. Ignatius Loyola · Upper East Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph · Crown Heights · 2026 times not posted yet
- Community of Saint Michael · Upper East Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church · Park Slope · Midnight, 5:00 PM
- St. Charles Borromeo Church · Brooklyn Heights · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village · Greenwich Village · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Michael's Church · Flushing · 2026 times not posted yet
- University Church, Fordham University · Fordham / Rose Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
See all Catholic listings in New York City · Catholic services in other cities
UCC Christmas Eve services in New York City
- First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn · Brooklyn Heights · 2026 times not posted yet
- West End Collegiate Church · Upper West Side · 2026 times not posted yet
Congregational services in other cities
Episcopal (6)
- Cathedral of St. John the Divine · Morningside Heights · 10:30 PM
- Grace Church · Greenwich Village / East Village · 2026 times not posted yet
- Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue · Midtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Ann & the Holy Trinity · Brooklyn Heights · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Bartholomew's Church · Midtown East · 2026 times not posted yet
- Trinity Church Wall Street · Financial District · 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM
See all Episcopal listings in New York City · Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in New York City
- Immanuel Lutheran Church · Upper East Side · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Paul's German Church · Chelsea · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in New York City
- St. Paul & St. Andrew UMC · Upper West Side · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist services in other cities
Orthodox Christmas Eve services in New York City
- Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church · Gramercy · 2026 times not posted yet
- St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral · Boerum Hill · 2026 times not posted yet
Orthodox services in other cities
Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in New York City
- Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church · Midtown · 2026 times not posted yet
- The Brick Presbyterian Church · Upper East Side · 4:00 PM, 10:00 PM
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in New York City
What time are Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Churches with 2026 times posted so far hold services from 3:00 PM to midnight on Thursday, December 24. Trinity Church Wall Street starts at 3:00 PM, Brick Presbyterian and Riverside Church at 4:00 PM, and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier in Park Slope holds a Midnight Mass. 23 more churches have not posted 2026 times yet.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in New York City?
Yes. Trinity Church Wall Street lists a 3:00 PM Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant, The Brick Presbyterian Church a 4:00 PM Children's Christmas Pageant, and Riverside Church a 4:00 PM Service for Children & Families on December 24, 2026. Plymouth Church and St. Bartholomew's Church held children's services in 2025 and have not posted 2026 times yet.
Is there a Midnight Mass in New York City this year?
Yes. Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier in Park Slope lists a Midnight Mass at Saint Francis Xavier for Christmas Eve 2026, with Christmas music from 11:00 PM and a livestream. Trinity Church Wall Street lists an 11:00 PM Candlelight Eucharist. Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue and the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola held late Christmas Eve services in 2025 and have not posted 2026 times yet.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Yes. Trinity Church Wall Street lists a 5:00 PM Solemne Eucaristía de Navidad en español with a Christmas pageant on December 24, 2026. The Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Crown Heights held Christmas Eve Masses in English, Spanish and Creole in 2025, and St. Michael's Church in Flushing held a Holy Night Mass in four languages in 2025.
Do I need tickets or reservations for a Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Most services listed here do not mention tickets. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine says no passes are required for its 10:30 PM service on December 24, 2026. St. Bartholomew's Church said no reservations or tickets were needed for its 2025 Christmas services. Check each church page for 2026 details.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from New York City?
Yes, for some. Riverside Church lists its 4:00 PM Service for Children & Families in the Nave and online. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine streams its 10:30 PM Festal Eucharist, and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier livestreams its Midnight Mass. Check each church page for the stream link.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Arriving early is a good idea for evening services. The Cathedral of St. John the Divine begins prelude music at 10:00 PM for its 10:30 PM service, and The Brick Presbyterian Church lists prelude music at 9:30 PM before its 10:00 PM service. St. Paul's German Church says its Christmas Eve service is usually very crowded.
How long is a family Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Riverside Church lists its family service from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, about 90 minutes. In 2024 The Church of the Holy Trinity on the Upper East Side held a family service listed as under one hour. Trinity Church Wall Street and The Brick Presbyterian Church do not post a length for their pageant services.
When do New York City churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post in late November through mid December. Five New York City churches already have 2026 times online, and 23 others are listed with their pages so you can check back. This page is rechecked weekly starting November 20 and was last checked November 7, 2026.
Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Most listings do not post parking or childcare details for 2026. St. Bartholomew's Church offered free parking vouchers for a nearby garage in 2025, and St. Charles Borromeo in Brooklyn Heights lists an accessible entrance at 1 Aitken Place. Most Manhattan and Brooklyn churches listed here are near subway stations.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in New York City hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in New York City hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 28 churches in New York City with Christmas Eve services. 5 have posted their 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 New York City?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 3:00 PM at Trinity Church Wall Street (Family Eucharist and Christmas Pageant).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in New York City?
Yes. The Brick Presbyterian Church and Trinity Church Wall Street list a candlelight service for 2026. Many candlelight services end with the congregation holding lit candles, so families with small children may want a seat near the aisle.
Are there Christmas Day services in New York City?
Yes. Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church also lists a Christmas Day service on Friday, December 25, 2026.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in New York City 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 New York?
Our page for New York 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 New York City?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in New York City lists Santa visits, holiday lights, shows and free events for 2026, each checked on the host's own website.
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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.