Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Not to be confused with Dedication of Saints Peter and Paul or Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul.
"Saints Peter and Paul" redirects here. For the 3rd-century martyrs, see Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Denise.

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Observed byChristianity
(in the Catholic Church,
Eastern Orthodox Church,
Church of England,
Lutheranism,
Oriental Orthodox Churches,
and Spiritual Christianity)
Liturgical colorRed
CelebrationsChristian liturgies:
Mass
(in the Latin Catholic Church, Lutheranism, and the
Church of England)
Divine Liturgy
(in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, and the Oriental Orthodox Churches)
Date29 June
Next time29 June 2026 (2026-06-29)
FrequencyAnnual

The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul or Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is a liturgical feast in honor of the martyrdom in Rome of the apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul, which is observed on 29 June. The celebration is of ancient Christian origin, the date selected being the anniversary of either their death or the translation of their relics.

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