Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, September 29
The Church celebrates the three archangels named in the Bible. Michael battles the dragon in Revelation, Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus to Mary, and Raphael guides young Tobiah in the Book of Tobit. In England the day was long known as Michaelmas.
On the General Roman Calendar, September 29 is a feast: Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Archangels.
Name days on September 29
In countries that keep name days, September 29 is the day for people named Michael, Michelle, Mitchell, Mike, Gabriel, Gabrielle, Gabriella, and Raphael. These names come from the same saint, as variants, nicknames or forms used in other languages.
| Name | Feast day |
|---|---|
| Michael | September 29 |
| Michelle | September 29 |
| Mitchell | September 29 |
| Mike | September 29 |
| Gabriel | September 29 |
| Gabrielle | September 29 |
| Gabriella | September 29 |
| Raphael | September 29 |
September 29 on the calendar
September 29 is the 272nd day of the year (the 273rd in a leap year), with 93 days left until December 31. Here is the day of the week it falls on in the coming years:
| Year | Day |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | Sunday |
Keeping September 29
September 29 falls in autumn. As a feast, it is kept by the whole Church with its own readings and the Gloria at Mass. Families who keep name days often mark the day with a card, a candle or a favorite meal, and parishes named after the saint may hold a festival. If you know someone named Michael, Michelle, Mitchell, and Mike, it is a good day to send a note.
Saints of the week around September 29
| Date | Saint or feast |
|---|---|
| September 26 | Sts. Cosmas and Damian |
| September 27 | St. Vincent de Paul |
| September 28 | St. Wenceslaus |
| September 30 | St. Jerome |
| October 1 | St. Thérèse of Lisieux |
| October 2 | Guardian Angels |
The day before, September 28, is the day of St. Wenceslaus. The day after, September 30, belongs to St. Jerome. Looking for a name? Try the name day calendar or go back to today’s saint.