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Hymns, readings and a printed program for a Christian funeral

Days with no funeral Mass in 2026

Every date in 2026 when the Church in the United States does not celebrate a funeral Mass, and the dates to check with your parish. On every other day, Church law allows one.

25 days with no funeral Mass5 days to ask aboutGIRM 380

DateDayFuneral Mass
Thursday, January 1, 2026The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord: Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodNo funeral Mass
Sunday, January 4, 2026The Epiphany of the LordAsk your parish
Sunday, February 22, 2026first Sunday of LentNo funeral Mass
Sunday, March 1, 2026second Sunday of LentNo funeral Mass
Sunday, March 8, 2026third Sunday of LentNo funeral Mass
Sunday, March 15, 2026fourth Sunday of LentNo funeral Mass
Sunday, March 22, 2026fifth Sunday of LentNo funeral Mass
Sunday, March 29, 2026Palm Sunday of the Passion of the LordNo funeral Mass
Thursday, April 2, 2026Thursday of Holy WeekNo funeral Mass
Friday, April 3, 2026Friday of the Passion of the LordNo funeral Mass
Saturday, April 4, 2026Holy Saturday/Easter VigilNo funeral Mass
Sunday, April 5, 2026Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the LordNo funeral Mass
Sunday, April 12, 2026Second Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine MercyNo funeral Mass
Sunday, April 19, 2026third Sunday of EasterNo funeral Mass
Sunday, April 26, 2026fourth Sunday of EasterNo funeral Mass
Sunday, May 3, 2026fifth Sunday of EasterNo funeral Mass
Sunday, May 10, 2026sixth Sunday of EasterNo funeral Mass
Thursday, May 14, 2026Saint Matthias, ApostleAsk your parish
Sunday, May 17, 2026The Ascension of the LordNo funeral Mass
Sunday, May 24, 2026Pentecost SundayNo funeral Mass
Sunday, May 31, 2026The Most Holy TrinityAsk your parish
Sunday, June 7, 2026The Most Holy Body and Blood of ChristAsk your parish
Sunday, November 1, 2026All SaintsNo funeral Mass
Sunday, November 22, 2026Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseAsk your parish
Sunday, November 29, 2026first Sunday of AdventNo funeral Mass
Sunday, December 6, 2026second Sunday of AdventNo funeral Mass
Tuesday, December 8, 2026The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patroness of the USANo funeral Mass
Sunday, December 13, 2026third Sunday of AdventNo funeral Mass
Sunday, December 20, 2026fourth Sunday of AdventNo funeral Mass
Friday, December 25, 2026The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)No funeral Mass

Instead, the Church provides a funeral liturgy without Mass (a Liturgy of the Word, the final commendation and the committal), or the funeral Mass can be held on another day. Church law (GIRM 380; Order of Christian Funerals, no. 178). Your parish sets the schedule.

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