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Dormition of the Holy Virgin 2024 in Greece

The Christian feast day of the Assumption of Mary celebrates the belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death.

Is Dormition of the Holy Virgin a Public Holiday?

Dormition of the Holy Virgin 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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Dormition of the Holy Virgin Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday Type
2019ThuAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2020SatAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2021SunAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2022MonAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2023TueAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2024ThuAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2025FriAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2026SatAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2027SunAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2028TueAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday
2029WedAug 15Dormition of the Holy VirginNational holiday

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