April 21
April 21 is the optional memorial of Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for April 21
Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profile for April 21
April 21 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for April 21, 2026Wednesday, April 21, 2027
Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for April 21, 2027Friday, April 21, 2028
Friday within the Octave of Easter
SolemnityWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Anselm, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Each day of the Easter octave is celebrated as a solemnity of the Lord.
Readings for April 21, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
