Great Feast
Dormition of the Theotokos
The falling-asleep of the Virgin Mary, preceded by the two-week Dormition Fast.
New calendar
Sunday, August 15, 2027
Old calendar
Saturday, August 28, 2027
Dormition of the Theotokos: dates
| Year | New calendar | Old calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sun, Aug 15 | Sat, Aug 28 |
| 2028 | Tue, Aug 15 | Mon, Aug 28 |
| 2029 | Wed, Aug 15 | Tue, Aug 28 |
| 2030 | Thu, Aug 15 | Wed, Aug 28 |
| 2031 | Fri, Aug 15 | Thu, Aug 28 |
| 2032 | Sun, Aug 15 | Sat, Aug 28 |
Common questions
When is Dormition of the Theotokos in 2027?
On the New calendar, Dormition of the Theotokos falls on Sunday, August 15, 2027. Parishes on the Old (Julian) calendar keep it 13 days later, on Saturday, August 28, 2027.
See every feast and fast in the Orthodox Magazine calendar, or find a parish to celebrate it with.