Assumption of Mary in Croatia
Quick Facts
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary, also known as Assumption Day, is the principal feast day of the Virgin Mother Mary, according to Christian tradition. It is celebrated annually on or around August 15 although some countries celebrate the day at other times of the year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Velika gospa | Croatian |
| Assumption of Mary | English |
Assumption of Mary 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013Assumption of Mary 2014
Friday, August 15, 2014List of dates for other years
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary, also known as Assumption Day, celebrates the day that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death, according to popular Christian belief. It is the principal feast day of the Virgin Mother.
It is celebrated annually on or around August 15 by many countries, particularly in parts of Europe and South America. Some countries celebrate the day at other times of the year. This day is also known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God (in the eastern countries), or the Feast of the Assumption.
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
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Aug 15 | 1990 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 1991 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 1992 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 1993 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 1994 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 1995 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 1996 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 1997 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 1998 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 1999 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2000 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2001 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2002 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2003 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 2004 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2005 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2006 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2007 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2008 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2009 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 2010 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2011 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2012 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2013 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2014 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2015 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2016 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2017 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2018 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2019 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2020 | Assumption of Mary | National holiday |
Other holidays in August 2013 in Croatia
- Homeland Thanksgiving Day ―Monday, August 5, 2013
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