August 16
August 16 is the optional memorial of Saint Stephen of Hungary in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 16
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profiles for August 16
August 16 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, August 16, 2026
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
SundayGreen
Not celebrated this year: Saint Stephen of Hungary
Readings for August 16, 2026Monday, August 16, 2027
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for August 16, 2027Wednesday, August 16, 2028
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Optional MemorialWhite
Readings for August 16, 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.
