April 5
April 5 is the optional memorial of Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for April 5
Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
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Saint profiles for April 5
April 5 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.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
The greatest day of the year. The Triduum closes with Evening Prayer this evening, and Easter Time runs for the fifty days to Pentecost.
Readings for April 5, 2026Monday, April 5, 2027
The Annunciation of the Lord
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
Transferred from March 25, 2027, where it was outranked.
Readings for April 5, 2027Wednesday, April 5, 2028
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
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Not celebrated this year: Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
Readings for April 5, 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.
