Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026
Christmas Eve Services in the United States
657 churches in 58 cities so far, family and children's services first, with 2026 times as each church posts them. Pick your state, your city or your tradition.
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Questions
How do I find a Christmas Eve service near me in the United States?
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 the United States hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 657 churches in 58 cities in the United States. 100 have posted 2026 times so far, and we add the rest as each church posts them.
Which cities in the United States are on this page?
Anchorage, Atlanta, Auburn, Austin, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Birmingham, Boston, Chandler, Charlotte, Chicago and Cincinnati and more. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in the United States have the most Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in Nashville (40), Dallas (32) and Boston (29).
What is the earliest Christmas Eve service in the United States?
Of the times posted so far, the earliest is 9:15 AM at St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston (Family Service with Holy Eucharist).
What is the latest Christmas Eve service in the United States?
Of the times posted so far, the latest is 11:30 PM at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta (Festival Eucharist).
Is there a midnight Christmas Eve service in the United States?
Yes. Services at or near midnight are posted at The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Trinity Church in the City of Boston in Boston, Watermark Community Church in Dallas and Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas.
Are there family or children's Christmas Eve services in the United States?
Yes. Family or children's services are posted at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, The Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin and Highlands United Methodist Church in Birmingham. They are usually earlier and shorter, often with a pageant or simple songs.
Are there candlelight Christmas Eve services in the United States?
Yes. Candlelight services are posted at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Peachtree Church in Atlanta, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin and First Presbyterian Church of Austin in Austin.
Are there Christmas Eve services in Spanish in the United States?
Yes. Services in Spanish are posted at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Houston's First Baptist Church, The Loop Campus in Houston, Christ Church Cathedral in Indianapolis and Trinity Church Wall Street in New York City.
Can I watch a Christmas Eve service online?
Yes. Livestreams are listed for All Saints' Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Peachtree Church in Atlanta, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Austin and First Presbyterian Church of Austin in Austin. Each church's page has the link.
Are there Christmas Day services in the United States?
Yes. Christmas Day services on Friday, December 25 are posted at Saint Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis and Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in New York City.
Do any churches ask families to reserve seats?
Yes. Peachtree Church in Atlanta, Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Baltimore, Desert View Bible Church in Phoenix and Unity Center of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh ask families to reserve or get free seats for some services. Check each church's page before you go.
Which church traditions have Christmas Eve services in the United States?
Listed in alphabetical order: Anglican (ACNA) (5), Baptist (35), Catholic (207), Christian Church (Disciples) (3), Church of Christ (10), Congregational (UCC) (6), Episcopal (83), Evangelical Covenant (1), Lutheran (38), Methodist (50), Moravian (2), Nondenominational (7), Orthodox (9), Presbyterian (54), Quaker (Friends) (1), Unitarian Universalist (12). 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.
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.