April 23
April 23 is the optional memorial of Saint George, Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for April 23
Saint George, Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Saint profiles for April 23
April 23 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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Saint George, Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for April 23, 2026Friday, April 23, 2027
Saint George, Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Readings for April 23, 2027Sunday, April 23, 2028
Second Sunday of Easter
SundayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint George, Martyr
Also called Divine Mercy Sunday, and the octave day of Easter.
Readings for April 23, 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.
