EFORMATION: NOVEMBER 2026 OVERVIEW
Almost the entire month of November falls during the liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Pentecost), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during the praying of Offices and celebration of Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward.
The last two days of November marks the beginning of Advent. The liturgical color changes to purple, representing a time of penance and preparation.
The Holy Father's Intentions for the Month of November 2026
For the proper use of wealth: Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory whose feast is celebrated on November 2.
Focus of the Liturgy
The Gospels for the Sundays in November 2026 except the last, are from St. Matthew, Cycle A, and the Weekdays follow Year II. November 29th marks the new liturgical year and is the First Sunday of Advent. The Gospels return to Cycle B, following St. Mark's Gospel and the Weekdays follow Year I.
| November 1st The Solemnity of All Saints |
Matthew 5:1-12a: Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. |
| November 8th Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Cycle A: Matthew 25:1-13: Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him! |
| November 15th Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
Cycle A: Matthew 25:14-30: Since you were faithful in small matters, come, share your master's joy. |
| November 22nd The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe |
Cycle A: Matthew 25:31-46: The Son of Man will sit upon his glorious throne and he will separate them one from another. |
| November 29th First Sunday of Advent |
Cycle B: Mark 13:33-37: Be watchful! You do not know when the lord of the house is coming. |
The month of November is very full of Memorials, feasts and solemnities. The main feast days are the:
Solemnity of All Saints (November 1),
the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) (November 2),
the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome (November 9), and
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (November 24).
The other saint days are:
St. Martin de Porres (November 3),
St. Charles Borromeo, (November 4),
St. Leo the Great (November 10),
St. Martin of Tours, (November 11),
St. Josaphat (November 12),
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (November 13)
b>Sts. Margaret of Scotland and Gertrude (November 16),
St. Elizabeth of Hungary (November 17),
Presentation of Mary (November 21),
Sts. Clement I and St. Columban (November 23)
St. Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions (November 24)
St. Catherine of Alexandria (November 25) and
St. Andrew (November 30).
From: catholicculture.org
