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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?
This is a holiday for financial institutions and the banking sector only. Some private businesses and local governments, services, and schools might be closed on this day.
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
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About Assumption of Mary
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Sun | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Mon | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Mon | Aug 14 | Assumption of Mary Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2024 | Mon | Aug 19 | Assumption of Mary Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Fri | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2025 | Mon | Aug 18 | Assumption of Mary Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Sat | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2027 | Sun | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2028 | Tue | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2029 | Wed | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
| 2030 | Thu | Aug 15 | Assumption of Mary | Observance, Christian |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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