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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

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Sat Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 14 cantons
2021 Sun Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2021 Sun Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2022 Mon Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2022 Mon Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2023 Tue Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2023 Tue Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2024 Thu Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2024 Thu Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2025 Fri Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2025 Fri Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2026 Sat Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2026 Sat Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2027 Sun Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2027 Sun Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2028 Tue Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2028 Tue Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2029 Wed Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
2029 Wed Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2030 Thu Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Local Holiday Aargau*, Fribourg*
2030 Thu Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Common Local Holiday 13 cantons
* Only some parts of Aargau and Fribourg observe this holiday.

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