Epiphany Blessing 2026
January 6, 2026
The Epiphany blessing for 2026 involves blessing your home on or near the feast of the Epiphany (Tuesday, January 6, 2026). Traditionally, the family gathers near the front door and uses blessed chalk to write 20 + C + M + B + 26 over the doorway, symbolizing Christ blessing the home. The family can say prayers for protection and blessing for the year ahead, often including the sprinkling of holy water and blessed salt.
See below for more information and a prayer guide. Pick up your blessed chalk after Mass on the Epiphany celebration, January 3-4, 2026.
Key Elements Of The Blessing
- Date: The Feast of Epiphany is January 6, 2026, a Tuesday, but blessings often happen on the weekend before (January 4) or around the day itself.
- The Chalking:
- Use blessed chalk to write 20 + C + M + B + 26 (or 2026) over the main entrance.
- The letters stand for Christus Mansionem Benedicat (Christ bless this house) and the initials of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar.
- The Prayer: A common prayer asks for God’s blessing and protection for everyone in the home, inviting Christ to dwell there.
- Holy Water & Salt: Sprinkle holy water and blessed salt at thresholds and corners, praying for purity and positive energy.
- Participation: Many churches provide blessed chalk and prayers for families to perform the blessing at home, a tradition with roots in Exodus.
How To Participate In The Home Blessing
- Gather: Have your family together at your main door.
- Pray: Say a prayer asking God to bless the home and its occupants.
- Chalk: Write the inscription (20 + C + M + B + 26) above the door.
- Bless: Use holy water to sprinkle the doorway and rooms, followed by blessed salt at thresholds.
- Follow Up: Some families may invite clergy to visit for a more formal blessing.