Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
19 Catholic churches in San Jose 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 San Jose
Santa Teresa Catholic Church
CatholicSanta Teresa
- 4:00 PM Mass
Livestream - 6:30 PM Mass
- 9:00 PM Mass
- 11:30 PM Christmas Carols
- Midnight (Dec 25) Midnight Mass
The 4:00 PM Mass is livestreamed on the parish YouTube channel (youtube.com/santateresachurch).
794 Calero Ave, San Jose, CA 95123 · Map (opens in a new tab)
More churches in San Jose 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.
Holy Spirit
CatholicAlmaden Valley
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
1200 Redmond Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. John Vianney
CatholicAlum Rock
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
4600 Hyland Ave, San Jose, CA 95127 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of La Vang
CatholicDowntown
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
389 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Anthony
CatholicAlmaden
2026 times not posted yet
St. Anthony also has a Little Church at 21800 Bertram Rd., listed by the Diocese of San Jose.
20101 McKean Rd., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Church of the Transfiguration
CatholicCambrian
2026 times not posted yet
4325 Jarvis Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph
CatholicDowntown
2026 times not posted yet
80 S. Market St., San Jose, CA 95113 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Brother Albert Chmielowski Polish Mission
CatholicEast Foothills
2026 times not posted yet
10250 Clayton Rd., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Korean Martyrs
CatholicEast San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
1523 McLaughlin Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Guadalupe
CatholicEast San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
2020 E. San Antonio St., San Jose, CA 95116 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Refuge
CatholicEast San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
2165 Lucretia Ave., San Jose, CA 95122 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Cross
CatholicJapantown
2026 times not posted yet
580 E. Jackson St., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Leo the Great
CatholicMidtown
2026 times not posted yet
88 Race St., San Jose, CA 95126 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Martin of Tours
CatholicRose Garden
2026 times not posted yet
200 O'Connor Dr., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Maria Goretti
CatholicSenter Road
2026 times not posted yet
2980 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Oratory
CatholicWest San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
1101 S. Winchester Blvd, Building C, San Jose, CA 95128 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Queen of Apostles
CatholicWest San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Thomas of Canterbury
CatholicWest San Jose
2026 times not posted yet
1522 McCoy Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Christopher
CatholicWillow Glen
2026 times not posted yet
1576 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in San Jose
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in San Jose?
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 San Jose hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 19 Catholic churches in San Jose. 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 San Jose?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 4:00 PM at Santa Teresa Catholic Church (Mass).
What is the latest Catholic Christmas Eve service in San Jose?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:30 PM at Santa Teresa Catholic Church (Christmas Carols).
Is there a midnight Christmas Eve Mass in San Jose?
Yes. Services at or near midnight are posted at Santa Teresa Catholic Church.
Can I watch a Catholic Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for Santa Teresa Catholic Church. Each church's page has the link.
Are there Catholic Christmas Day services in San Jose?
Yes. Christmas Day services on Friday, December 25 are posted at Santa Teresa 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 San Jose?
Yes. We list Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, Church of the Transfiguration, Holy Cross and Holy Korean Martyrs in San Jose.
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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.