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The Christian feast day of the Assumption of Mary celebrates the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death.
Is Assumption of Mary a Public Holiday?
Assumption of Mary is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
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About Assumption of Mary
Read more about Assumption of Mary.Assumption of Mary Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2027 | Sun | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2028 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
| 2029 | Wed | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Public Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
