Assumption of Mary
Public HolidayMajor
Asunción de la Virgen
Details
- Country
Chile- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- August 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A Catholic feast celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Assumption of Mary a public holiday in Chile?
- Yes, Assumption of Mary is an official public holiday in Chile. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Assumption of Mary 2026?
- Assumption of Mary 2026 falls on August 15, 2026.
- What is Assumption of Mary called locally in Chile?
- Assumption of Mary is locally known as "Asunción de la Virgen" in Chile.