May 14
May 14 is the feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for May 14
Saint Matthias, Apostle
FeastRed
Saint profiles for May 14
May 14 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, May 14, 2026
The Ascension of the Lord
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Not celebrated this year: Saint Matthias, Apostle
Kept on this Thursday in the provinces of Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Omaha and Philadelphia. Everywhere else in the United States it is transferred to the following Sunday. Check your own diocese.
Readings for May 14, 2026Friday, May 14, 2027
Saint Matthias, Apostle
FeastRed
Readings for May 14, 2027Sunday, May 14, 2028
Fifth Sunday of Easter
SundayWhite
Not celebrated this year: Saint Matthias, Apostle
Readings for May 14, 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.
