Saturday, August 15, 2009 (The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary) is a not a holy day of obligation in 2009 since it falls on a Saturday. In 1992, the Holy See approved a general decree by the United States Bishops declaring days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States in conformity with canon 1246. It was also determined that whenever January 1 (the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God), August 15 (the Solemnity of the Assumption) or November 1 (the Solemnity of All Saints) fall on a Saturday or on a Monday, the precept to attend Mass is abrogated (the faithful are not obliged to attend and participate in the Mass).
The day retains the rank of solemnity and is best celebrated in a festive way.
For those who love to plan ahead, next year the Assumption will fall on a Sunday and will be celebrated instead of the Ordinary Time Sunday.
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