Assumption Day
Mariä Himmelfahrt
Date
Sat, 15 August 2026
Scope
Regional
DE-SL
Long Weekends
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About Assumption Day
Assumption Day celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken up to heaven at the end of her earthly life. Observed on August 15th.
Are shops open?
Banks and government offices are closed. Some shops may be open with reduced hours.
Assumption Day in other years
Assumption Day in other countries
🏳️ADSat, 15 Aug🇦🇹AustriaSat, 15 Aug🇧🇪BelgiumSat, 15 Aug🏳️BJSat, 15 Aug🇫🇷FranceSat, 15 Aug🏳️GASat, 15 Aug🏳️GMSat, 15 Aug🇬🇷GreeceSat, 15 Aug🇭🇷CroatiaSat, 15 Aug🇮🇹ItalySat, 15 Aug🇱🇹LithuaniaSat, 15 Aug🏳️LUSat, 15 Aug🏳️MCSat, 15 Aug🏳️MGSat, 15 Aug🏳️MTSat, 15 Aug🇵🇱PolandSat, 15 Aug🇵🇹PortugalSat, 15 Aug🏳️SCSat, 15 Aug🇸🇮SloveniaSat, 15 Aug🏳️VASat, 15 Aug
Nearby holidays
Frequently asked questions
When is Assumption Day in Germany?
Sat, 15 August 2026
Is it a national holiday?
Regional holiday. DE-SL