Assumption Day Falls on Saturday—No Extra U.S. Mass Obligation in 2026

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The Assumption on Aug. 15, 2026 falls on a Saturday, and in the U.S. that means no additional Mass obligation beyond the regular Sunday obligation; six holy days exist, but bishops can transfer or abolish them when they fall on a Saturday or Monday, per Canon Law.
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