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

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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.

Topics:worldreligion#assumption-of-mary#canon-law#holy-days-of-obligation#mass-attendance#religion#usccb
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  2. Pope at Angelus: Mary’s Assumption reveals our eternal destiny  vaticannews.va
  3. The Assumption of Mary: The Oldest Feast Day of Our Lady  National Catholic Register
  4. The Blessed Virgin Mary: Sinless by grace, saved by grace, assumed by grace  Catholic World Report
  5. Catholics celebrate the Assumption of Mary a little differently this weekend  Houston Chronicle

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