Assumption Day
Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Date
Fri, 15 August 2025
Scope
National
Long Weekends
3 days off
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
🏳️ADFri, 15 Aug🇦🇹AustriaFri, 15 Aug🇧🇪BelgiumFri, 15 Aug🏳️BJFri, 15 Aug🇩🇪GermanyFri, 15 Aug🇫🇷FranceFri, 15 Aug🏳️GAFri, 15 Aug🏳️GMFri, 15 Aug🇬🇷GreeceFri, 15 Aug🇭🇷CroatiaFri, 15 Aug🇮🇹ItalyFri, 15 Aug🇱🇹LithuaniaFri, 15 Aug🏳️LUFri, 15 Aug🏳️MCFri, 15 Aug🏳️MGFri, 15 Aug🏳️MTFri, 15 Aug🇵🇱PolandFri, 15 Aug🏳️SCFri, 15 Aug🇸🇮SloveniaFri, 15 Aug🏳️VAFri, 15 Aug
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Frequently asked questions
When is Assumption Day in Portugal?
Fri, 15 August 2025
Is it a national holiday?
Yes, observed nationwide.
Does it create a long weekend?
3 days off