December 8
December 8 is the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 8
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Patronal feast of the United States. The obligation is not abrogated, whatever day of the week it falls on.
December 8 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Patronal feast of the United States. The obligation is not abrogated, whatever day of the week it falls on.
Readings for December 8, 2026Wednesday, December 8, 2027
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Patronal feast of the United States. The obligation is not abrogated, whatever day of the week it falls on.
Readings for December 8, 2027Friday, December 8, 2028
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Patronal feast of the United States. The obligation is not abrogated, whatever day of the week it falls on.
Readings for December 8, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
