Feast days of the year

October 9

October 9 is the optional memorial of Saint Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs in the Church’s calendar for the United States.

On the calendar for October 9

  • Saint Denis, Bishop, and Companions, Martyrs

    Optional MemorialRed

Saint profiles for October 9

October 9 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.

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.