August 29
August 29 is the memorial of the Passion of Saint John the Baptist in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 29
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
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Saint profile for August 29
August 29 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 29, 2026
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
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Readings for August 29, 2026Sunday, August 29, 2027
Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Not celebrated this year: The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
Readings for August 29, 2027Tuesday, August 29, 2028
The Passion of Saint John the Baptist
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Readings for August 29, 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.
