Assumption Day
Italy· Public holiday
Travel impact: High
- Date
- Sat, 15 Aug 2026
- Local name
- Ferragosto o Assunzione
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary, a major traditional holiday in southern Europe.
Impact on travellers
In Italy (Ferragosto) and similar countries many businesses close and locals go on holiday—coasts and sights get crowded while some city streets quieten.
Extra notes
Ferragosto — peak Italian summer holiday; many businesses closed.
Sources
- Status
- ConfirmedChecked against official or authoritative public sources
- Last reviewed
- Fri, 24 Jul 2026
National legislation and official festival sites; local patron days are outside scope.
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