Feast days of the year

August 1

August 1 is the memorial of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church in the Church’s calendar for the United States.

On the calendar for August 1

  • Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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Saint profiles for August 1

August 1 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.

  • Saturday, August 1, 2026

    Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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    Readings for August 1, 2026

  • Sunday, August 1, 2027

    Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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    Not celebrated this year: Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

    Readings for August 1, 2027

  • Tuesday, August 1, 2028

    Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

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    Readings for August 1, 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.