January 1
January 1 is the solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for January 1
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Saint profiles for January 1
January 1 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.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for January 1, 2026Friday, January 1, 2027
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for January 1, 2027Saturday, January 1, 2028
Mary, the Holy Mother of God
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for January 1, 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.
