Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
We list 11 San Antonio churches with Christmas Eve services, and 4 have posted 2026 times so far. Checked November 7, 2026; more churches post their times in late November and early December.
Christmas Eve service times in San Antonio
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
EpiscopalDowntown
- 4:00 PM Holy Eucharist and Children's Choirs (Children's choirs; nursery and Children's Chapel available)
Family - 8:00 PM Holy Eucharist with Brass and St. Mark's Choir (Nursery available)
- 10:30 PM Holy Eucharist with Brass, St. Mark's Choir, and Incense
Preludes start 15 minutes before the 4:00 and 10:30 PM services and 30 minutes before the 8:00 PM service. The church says services can be watched on its website and YouTube.
315 E Pecan St, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map (opens in a new tab)
First Baptist Church of San Antonio
BaptistDowntown
- 4:45 PM Christmas Eve Memorial Service
No RSVP needed - 5:30 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Lord's Supper Service
No RSVP needed
Both services are in the Sanctuary. Names for the memorial candle lighting are submitted in advance with an online memorial card.
515 McCullough Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Little Flower Basilica
CatholicWest Side
- 5:30 PM Christmas Vigil Mass
- 8:30 PM Christmas Eve Vigil Mass
On December 25 the basilica lists a Spanish Mass at 10 AM, an English Mass at noon and a bilingual Mass at 5:30 PM.
1715 N Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78201 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Friends Meeting of San Antonio
QuakerNorth Central
- 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship and Simple Meal
Candlelight worship from 6 to 7 PM, then a shared meal from 7 to 8 PM.
7052 Vandiver Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in San Antonio 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.
First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio
PresbyterianDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
Family service and candlelight services in 2024, with livestream.
404 N Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map (opens in a new tab)
San Fernando Cathedral
CatholicDowntown / Main Plaza
2026 times not posted yet
115 Main Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Coker United Methodist Church
United MethodistNorth Central
2026 times not posted yet
In past years Coker held a family service, candlelight services and a Spanish service (Coker En Español) on Christmas Eve.
231 East North Loop Road, San Antonio, TX 78216 · Map (opens in a new tab)
NorthRock Church
North Central
2026 times not posted yet
1278 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Trinity San Antonio Lutheran Church
LutheranNorth Central
2026 times not posted yet
Meets in the Woehler Family Center, behind St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
1416 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Oak Hills Church, Crownridge Campus
Northwest / Crownridge
2026 times not posted yet
Livestream available at live.oakhillschurch.com.
19595 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX 78257 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Community Bible Church, Central Campus
Stone Oak
2026 times not posted yet
2477 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Christmas Eve services by tradition in San Antonio
Every church on this page, grouped by tradition in alphabetical order. Tap a church to jump to its listing.
Baptist (1) · Catholic (2) · Episcopal (1) · Lutheran (1) · Methodist (1) · Presbyterian (1) · Quaker (Friends) (1)
Baptist Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
- First Baptist Church of San Antonio · Downtown · 4:45 PM, 5:30 PM
Baptist Christmas Eve services across Texas · Baptist services in other cities
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in San Antonio
- Little Flower Basilica · West Side · 5:30 PM, 8:30 PM
- San Fernando Cathedral · Downtown / Main Plaza · 2026 times not posted yet
Catholic Christmas Eve services across Texas · Catholic services in other cities
Episcopal Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church · Downtown · 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 10:30 PM
Episcopal Christmas Eve services across Texas · Episcopal services in other cities
Lutheran Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
- Trinity San Antonio Lutheran Church · North Central · 2026 times not posted yet
Lutheran Christmas Eve services across Texas · Lutheran services in other cities
Methodist Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
- Coker United Methodist Church · North Central · 2026 times not posted yet
Methodist Christmas Eve services across Texas · Methodist services in other cities
Presbyterian Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
- First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio · Downtown · 2026 times not posted yet
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Quaker Christmas Eve meetings in San Antonio
- Friends Meeting of San Antonio · North Central · 6:00 PM
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in San Antonio
What time are Christmas Eve services in San Antonio?
Posted 2026 services on Thursday, December 24 run from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM. St. Mark's Episcopal starts at 4:00 PM, First Baptist Church of San Antonio and Little Flower Basilica hold services between 4:45 and 5:30 PM, and St. Mark's Episcopal has a 10:30 PM service. Check each listing for exact times.
Are there Christmas Eve services for kids in San Antonio?
Yes. St. Mark's Episcopal holds a 4:00 PM service with children's choirs, a nursery and Children's Chapel. Other churches will post family services as their schedules come out.
Is there a Midnight Mass in San Antonio?
No 2026 Midnight Mass is posted yet. San Fernando Cathedral held a Christmas Midnight Mass in 2025, starting before midnight, and has not posted 2026 times. The latest posted 2026 service so far is the 10:30 PM Holy Eucharist at St. Mark's Episcopal.
Are there Spanish-language Christmas Eve services in San Antonio?
No Spanish Christmas Eve service is confirmed for 2026 yet. Coker United Methodist has held a Spanish service, Coker En Español, in past years. Little Flower Basilica lists a Spanish Mass on Christmas Day.
Do I need tickets or reservations for a Christmas Eve service in San Antonio?
First Baptist Church of San Antonio says no RSVP is needed for its Christmas Eve services. The other listings do not mention tickets or reservations so far. Check each church's page before you go, since large services sometimes add details later.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online from San Antonio?
St. Mark's Episcopal says its services can be watched on its website and YouTube. Oak Hills Church streams at live.oakhillschurch.com, and First Presbyterian streamed its Christmas Eve services in 2024. Each church's page has its links.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
St. Mark's Episcopal starts music preludes 15 to 30 minutes before each service. Other churches have not posted arrival advice for 2026, so check each church's page before you go.
How long is a Christmas Eve service in San Antonio?
The Friends Meeting of San Antonio holds candlelight worship from 6 to 7 PM, followed by a shared meal until 8 PM. Other churches have not posted lengths for 2026.
When do San Antonio churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Some churches post in October and November, while many Catholic parishes and smaller churches post in early to mid December. This page lists 11 churches, and 4 have 2026 times so far. We recheck weekly from November 20.
Is there parking or childcare at Christmas Eve services in San Antonio?
St. Mark's Episcopal offers a nursery at its 4:00 and 8:00 PM services. Parking details are on each church's page.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches in San Antonio hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many churches in San Antonio hold Christmas Eve services?
This page lists 11 churches in San Antonio with Christmas Eve services. 4 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 San Antonio?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Holy Eucharist and Children's Choirs).
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in San Antonio?
Yes. First Baptist Church of San Antonio lists 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.
Which parts of San Antonio have Christmas Eve services?
Churches on this page are spread across Downtown, North Central, Northwest, Stone Oak and West Side. Each listing has its address and a map link.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find in San Antonio 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 Texas?
Our page for Texas 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 San Antonio?
Our guide to Christmas events for kids in San Antonio 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.