May 3
May 3 is the feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for May 3
Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Saint profiles for May 3
May 3 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.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Not celebrated this year: Saints Philip and James, Apostles
Readings for May 3, 2026Monday, May 3, 2027
Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Readings for May 3, 2027Wednesday, May 3, 2028
Saints Philip and James, Apostles
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Readings for May 3, 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.
