December 26
December 26 is the feast of Saint Stephen, the First Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 26
Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
FeastRed
Saint profiles for December 26
December 26 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, December 26, 2026
Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
FeastRed
Readings for December 26, 2026Sunday, December 26, 2027
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
FeastWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
Readings for December 26, 2027Tuesday, December 26, 2028
Saint Stephen, the First Martyr
FeastRed
Readings for December 26, 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.
