Christmas Eve 2026 · Checked November 7, 2026
Catholic Christmas Eve Mass times in Washington
5 Catholic churches in Washington with Christmas Eve services, with addresses, maps and each church's own schedule. Times appear as churches post them for 2026.
More churches in Washington 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.
Church of the Annunciation
CatholicUpper Northwest
2026 times not posted yet · Family service in 2025
In 2025 children could take part in a Christmas pageant procession at the start of the afternoon Christmas Eve Mass.
3810 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
CatholicBrookland
2026 times not posted yet
400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
CatholicDupont Circle
2026 times not posted yet
In 2025 the late Solemn Mass of Christmas was bilingual, in English and Spanish. The cathedral has offered sign language interpretation at its late Christmas Eve Mass in past years.
1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036 · Map (opens in a new tab)
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
CatholicGeorgetown
2026 times not posted yet
The parish says holy day Mass times are posted on its website, bulletin, eLetter and Facebook.
1315 36th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 · Map (opens in a new tab)
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
CatholicNorth Capitol Street
2026 times not posted yet
The parish's special Mass schedule lists a Christmas Eve Family Mass.
1908 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002 · Map (opens in a new tab)
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Questions about Christmas Eve services in Washington
How do I find a Catholic Christmas Eve Mass near me in Washington?
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 Washington hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 5 Catholic churches in Washington. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
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 Washington?
Yes. We list Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Church of the Annunciation and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington.
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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.