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Assumption of Mary
Next observed on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
When is Assumption of Mary in 2026?
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Counting down to Assumption of Mary
What Assumption of Mary marks
The Assumption of Mary is a Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven, defined by Pope Pius XII on 1 November 1950 in his apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus. It is celebrated on 15 August.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Dogma of Mary's bodily entry into Heaven, available under CC BY-SA.
Assumption of Mary dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday | France 2026 | |
| 2027 | Sunday | France 2027 | |
| 2028 | Tuesday | France 2028 | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | France 2029 | |
| 2030 | Thursday | France 2030 | |
| 2031 | Friday | France 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Assumption of Mary in 2026?
Assumption of Mary falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026 in France.
What day of the week is Assumption of Mary 2026?
Assumption of Mary 2026 falls on a Saturday, 15 August 2026.
When is Assumption of Mary in 2027?
Assumption of Mary falls on Sunday, 15 August 2027.
Where is Assumption of Mary observed?
Observed nationally in France.
What does Assumption of Mary celebrate?
Dogma of Mary's bodily entry into Heaven. The Assumption of Mary is a Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven, defined by Pope Pius XII on 1 November 1950 in his apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus. It is celebrated on 15 August.