December 29
December 29 is the optional memorial of Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 29
Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Optional MemorialRed
Saint profile for December 29
December 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.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
WeekdayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for December 29, 2026Wednesday, December 29, 2027
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
WeekdayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for December 29, 2027Friday, December 29, 2028
Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
WeekdayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Readings for December 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.
