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Assumption of Mary 2026 in Switzerland

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 in 13 cantons. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2026, it falls on a Saturday, and some businesses may choose to follow Saturday opening hours.

The feast day of the Assumption of Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.

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Assumption of Mary Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020SatAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday14 cantons
2021SunAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2021SunAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2022MonAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2022MonAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2023TueAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2023TueAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2024ThuAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2024ThuAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2025FriAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2025FriAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2026SatAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2026SatAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2027SunAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2027SunAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2028TueAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2028TueAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2029WedAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
2029WedAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2030ThuAug 15Assumption of MaryLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2030ThuAug 15Assumption of MaryCommon Local Holiday13 cantons
* Only some parts of Aargau and Fribourg observe this holiday.

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