Assumption Day
Day off for the Christian community in Algeria · عيد انتقال السيدة العذراء
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 August | Saturday | Christian |
| 2027 | 15 August | Sunday | Christian |
Where it applies
For the Christian community.
Is it a day off?
Only where it applies (see above). Elsewhere in Algeria it is a normal working day, and it is not counted in the long weekends on this site.
Typical weather in Algiers around 15 August: high 29°C (84°F), low 26°C (78°F), rain on 13% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Algiers. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 15 August in Algiers: (MET Norway)
About Assumption Day
Assumption Day on 15 August celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken up body and soul into heaven at the end of her earthly life. It is one of the main Marian feasts, and the Catholic Church defined the Assumption as dogma in 1950. Orthodox churches mark the same date as the Dormition of the Mother of God.
Traditions
Churches hold special services, and in many places there are processions, pilgrimages to Marian shrines and local festivals. Because it falls in the middle of summer, the holiday is also a popular time for travel and family gatherings.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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