August 15
August 15 is the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Church’s calendar for the United States.
On the calendar for August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Saint profile for August 15
August 15 in 2026, 2027 and 2028
A Sunday, a season or a greater feast can take the place of a memorial, so what is celebrated on this date changes from year to year.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for August 15, 2026Sunday, August 15, 2027
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
Not celebrated this year: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for August 15, 2027Tuesday, August 15, 2028
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
SolemnityWhiteHoly day of obligation
In the United States, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in years when this solemnity falls on a Saturday or a Monday.
Readings for August 15, 2028
Celebrations are from the General Roman Calendar and the proper calendar for the dioceses of the United States, computed as described on the liturgical calendar. Your diocese or religious community may keep its own proper celebrations on this date. Saint profiles are listed under every date their own feast-day line gives.
