Today, 800 years later, the Dominicans continue their mission to preach the Gospel in Santa Maria Novella
Find out how to participate in the liturgical life of Santa Maria Novella
| Period | Mass times |
| from October to June | Monday - Saturday: 7.30 a.m.- 6 p.m. |
| from July to September | Monday-Saturday: 7.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday: 10.30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Period | Confession times |
| During the year | Half an hour before each Mass except on weekday mornings |
The basilica is accessed from Piazza Santa Maria Novella
On Sunday morning the basilica opens half an hour before the start of the Holy Mass at 10.30 a.m., that is at 10 a.m.
| Period | Personal prayer times |
| All year round | 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. |
Access to the Pura Chapel is through the basilica (entrance in Piazza S. Maria Novella)
Generally suitcases are not allowed in the complex. Religious groups that wish to participate in Holy Mass can contact the parish priest to have their luggage stored.
Holidays such as 1 January (Mary Mother of God), 6 January (Epiphany of Our Lord), 15 August (the Assumption of Our Lady), 1 November (All Saints’), 8 December (the Immaculate Conception) and 25 December (Christmas Day) follow the regular Sunday schedule.
Important information regarding other special celebrations in Santa Maria Novella:
| Days | Mass times |
| October 18th Saint Luke | Holy Mass - 6 p.m. |
| Holy Thursday (before Easter) | Holy Mass of Our Lord’s Supper - 6 p.m |
| Good Friday (before Easter) | Celebration of the Passion of Our Lord - 6 p.m |
| Holy Saturday (before Easter) | Personal prayer from 8 a.m. |
| December 24th Christmas Eve | Holy Mass - 10 p.m. |
| Easter Vigil (Saturday before Easter) | Holy Mass - 11.45 p.m. |