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Mass Schedules

Livestreaming Sundays at 12:00 pm ET

Sunday Masses

Morning:
7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 10:30 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:00 noon, 2:30 p.m. (en español), and 4:30 p.m.

Daily Masses (Monday-Saturday)

Morning:
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.

Afternoon:
12:10 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

Vigil Mass (Saturday):
4:30 p.m.

Holy Days of Obligation Masses

Mass times vary. Please see individual event pages.

Confession Schedules

Sunday

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. (En Espanol)

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

No Confessions on:

Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

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Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

December 25, 2025

An image of the Great Upper Church decorated with flowers for Christmas

“For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:5

We invite you to join us in celebrating the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord on Christmas Day.

Mass During the Day

Time: Location and Additional Information:
7:30 a.m. Crypt Church
9:00 a.m. Great Upper Church
10:30 a.m. Great Upper Church
12 Noon* Solemn Mass of the Nativity of the Lord – Great Upper Church
Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington – Celebrant & Homilist
2:30 p.m.* Misa Solemne de la Natividad del Señor– Iglesia Superior
4:30 p.m. Great Upper Church

*Livestreamed on www.nationalshrine.org/mass.

There are no Confessions scheduled on Christmas Day.

Details

Date:
December 25, 2025
Event Categories:
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Venue

The Basilica