December 31
December 31 is the optional memorial of Saint Sylvester I, Pope in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for December 31
Saint Sylvester I, Pope
Optional MemorialWhite
Saint profiles for December 31
December 31 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.
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
WeekdayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Sylvester I, Pope
Readings for December 31, 2026Friday, December 31, 2027
Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord
WeekdayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Sylvester I, Pope
Readings for December 31, 2027Sunday, December 31, 2028
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
FeastWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Sylvester I, Pope
Readings for December 31, 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.
