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Assumption Day Holiday

Saturday, August 15, 2026

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Colombia celebrates Assumption Day with a public holiday every year. However, in Colombia, the official observance of Assumption Day is on the Monday following 15 August to create a three-day weekend. In 2026, Assumption Day falls on Monday 17 August. The holiday will be on Monday 16 August in 2027. The basis of the holiday is the belief that Mary the mother of Jesus Christ was either raised to Heaven without ever dying or, as some have it, soon after her death and before her body saw any corruption. She is believed to have been born and lived her life sinless, like Jesus, and this is in part why it is thought that she too must have ascended miraculously to Heaven as did Jesus. In Colombia, most families attend a special Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary church service, where they hear sermons on the importance of Mary and her virtues to their faith. There will also be some local religious processions and other festive events all around the country. And of course, everyone enjoys the extra day off from work and the resulting long weekend!

History

Colombia celebrates Assumption Day with a public holiday every year. There will also be some local religious processions and other festive events all around the country This observance marks an important moment in history, observed annually as a day of reflection and commemoration.

How It's Celebrated

Colombia celebrates Assumption Day with a public holiday every year. The holiday will be on Monday 16 August in 2027. The basis of the holiday is the belief that Mary the mother of Jesus Christ was either raised to Heaven without ever dying or, as some have it, soon after her death and before her bo

Other Years

2024 Wed
14 Aug
2024 Thu
15 Aug
2024 Mon
19 Aug
2025 Fri
15 Aug
2025 Mon
18 Aug
2026 Sat
15 Aug
2026 Mon
17 Aug
2027 Sat
14 Aug
2027 Sun
15 Aug
2027 Mon
16 Aug
2028 Tue
15 Aug
2028 Mon
21 Aug

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