Christmas 2025 in Monaco: Schedules and Liturgical Celebrations

Every year, the Catholic Church solemnly celebrates the Nativity of the Lord, commemorating the Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the second person of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas festivities include the night Masses on December 24th and the day Masses on December 25th, central moments for the Catholic faith and the participation of the faithful.

In Monaco, the Cathedral will hold a vigil on December 24th at 11:30 PM, followed by the pontifical Mass broadcast live on TvMonaco. On December 25th, the pontifical Mass at 10:30 AM will be broadcast on MonacoInfo, allowing those who cannot attend in person to participate from home.

In addition to the Cathedral, several other churches in the Principality and the Saint-Esprit parish (Diocese of Nice) will hold festive Masses:

Churches in Monaco:

• Miséricorde: December 24 at 6:00 PM; December 25 at 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM (Latin Mass)

• Saint-Charles: December 24 family Mass at 6:30 PM and night Mass at 11:00 PM (preceded by vigil at 10:30 PM) with a convivial moment; December 25 Messe de l’Aurore at 7:30 AM, Lauds at 8:30 AM, Masses at 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM (in English), Vespers at 6:30 PM

• Carmes: December 24 at 6:00 PM; December 25 at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

• Sainte-Dévote: December 24 at 6:00 PM and vigil at 11:00 PM followed by midnight Mass; December 25 Masses at 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM (in Italian), and 6:00 PM

• Saint-Nicolas: December 24 at 6:00 PM and vigil at 11:30 PM followed by Mass; December 25 Masses at 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM (in Italian), and 6:00 PM

• Saint-Martin: December 24 at 6:00 PM

• Sacré-Cœur: December 24 vigil at 11:00 PM and Mass at 11:30 PM; December 25 Mass at 10:30 AM

Saint-Esprit Parish:

• Cap-d’Ail: December 24 midnight Mass at 11:00 PM; December 25 Mass at 10:00 AM

• La Turbie: December 25 Mass at 10:00 AM

• Peille: December 24 Mass at 6:00 PM

• Beausoleil: December 24 Mass at 6:00 PM, vigil at 11:30 PM followed by midnight Mass; December 25 Mass at 11:00 AM

These celebrations offer an opportunity to fully experience the spirit of Christmas, participating in moments of prayer, reflection, and community throughout the Principality of Monaco.