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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mon | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2017 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2018 | Wed | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2019 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2020 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2021 | Mon | Aug 16 | Assumption of Mary observed | National holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2024 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
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