Dormition of the Theotokos
Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos — Saturday, August 15, 2026 in 2026.
The falling-asleep of the Virgin Mary and her translation to heaven. The Lamentations at the Tomb of the Theotokos are served in many parishes, and the Paraklesis is sung throughout the preceding fast.
When is Dormition of the Theotokos in 2026?
In 2026 the feast falls on Saturday, August 15, 2026. It is a fixed feast and keeps the same date every year on the New Calendar; Old Calendar parishes keep it thirteen days later on the civil calendar.
| Year | Date | Fasting that day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 | No Fast |
| 2027 | Sunday, August 15, 2027 | No Fast |
| 2028 | Tuesday, August 15, 2028 | No Fast |
| 2029 | Wednesday, August 15, 2029 | Fast |
Fasting on Dormition of the Theotokos
The feast concludes the two-week Dormition Fast of 1–14 August. Fish, wine and oil are permitted.
Fasting practice varies between jurisdictions, parishes and households — see the Orthodox fasting rules for the full picture and speak with your priest about your own rule.
See this feast in the calendar
Open the day itself for the saints, feast and fasting rule in full, browse August 2026, or see the whole of 2026.