Assumption Of Mary Day
Nationwide public holiday in Italy · Assunzione della Beata Vergine Maria
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 August | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 15 August | Sunday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Italy.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Rome around 15 August: high 33°C (92°F), low 22°C (71°F), rain on 16% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Rome. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 15 August in Rome: (MET Norway)
Where to go for Assumption Of Mary Day
Ferragosto, the Assumption on 15 August, is the centre of Italy's summer holiday season. It is a time for the sea, the islands and cooler mountain areas, and many towns hold their own celebrations.
Budget-friendly
Reggio di Calabria · Calabria
The National Archaeological Museum of Magna Graecia displays the Riace Bronzes, and the seafront promenade looks across to Sicily. The fishing village of Scilla and the Aspromonte mountains are close for beach or hill days.
Typically around 15 August: high 31°C (87°F), low 25°C (76°F), rain on 14% of days.
Forecast for 15 August:
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Mid-range
Aosta · Valle d'Aosta
Aosta has Roman remains such as the Arch of Augustus and the theatre, and the surrounding valleys lead to Gran Paradiso National Park and, via Courmayeur, the Skyway cable car on Mont Blanc for cooler August air.
Typically around 15 August: high 21°C (70°F), low 12°C (53°F), rain on 41% of days.
Forecast for 15 August:
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Trento · Trentino-Alto Adige
Trento's Buonconsiglio Castle and frescoed squares make a relaxed base for the Brenta Dolomites, mountain lakes such as Molveno and the northern shore of Lake Garda, all suited to summer walking and swimming.
Typically around 15 August: high 23°C (74°F), low 14°C (57°F), rain on 53% of days.
Forecast for 15 August:
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Salerno · Campania
Ferries from Salerno run along the Amalfi Coast, and the Greek temples of Paestum lie to the south near sandy beaches. The seafront promenade and old town make a practical base, with fresh seafood and lemons from the coast.
Typically around 15 August: high 31°C (88°F), low 22°C (71°F), rain on 23% of days.
Forecast for 15 August:
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Splurge
Olbia · Sardegna
Olbia is the gateway to the coves of the Costa Smeralda and, via ferries from nearby Palau, the La Maddalena archipelago national park, with clear water for swimming, boat trips and snorkelling.
Typically around 15 August: high 32°C (90°F), low 22°C (72°F), rain on 13% of days.
Forecast for 15 August:
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Trip ideas chosen by Public Holidays World, not sponsored. “Typically” lines are past averages, not forecasts; when the date is within about 9 days, a forecast is shown too.
About Assumption Of Mary Day
On 15 August, Italy celebrates the Catholic feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. The day coincides with Ferragosto, a name that comes from the Latin Feriae Augusti, a period of summer rest introduced by the Roman emperor Augustus. It marks the high point of the Italian summer holiday season.
Traditions
Many Italians take their holidays around Ferragosto, and the day is often spent at the beach, in the mountains or at countryside picnics and barbecues. Many towns hold religious processions in honour of the Virgin, along with local festivals, food fairs and fireworks.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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