Assumption of Mary in Germany
Sunday, August 15, 2027 ยท Europe/Berlin ยท Regional public holiday
When is Assumption of Mary in Germany in 2027?
Assumption of Mary in Germany is on Sunday, August 15, 2027 (Europe/Berlin). As of October 15, 2026, thatโs 304 days ยท about 43 weeks ยท about 10 months. It falls on a Sunday.
Is Assumption of Mary a public holiday in Germany?
Assumption of Mary is a public holiday in Bavaria and Saarland, but not nationwide in Germany. A holiday throughout Saarland; in Bavaria only in municipalities with a predominantly Catholic population, as determined by the Bavarian State Office for Statistics.
Days off for Assumption of Mary 2027 in Germany
- Sunday, August 15, 2027Public holiday โ Bavaria and Saarland
How Germany celebrates
Mariรค Himmelfahrt is a public holiday only in Saarland and in the predominantly Catholic communities of Bavaria. Observances include the blessing of herb bundles (Krรคuterweihe) and Marian processions.
What people eat
Blessed herb bundles, seasonal breads and regional summer fare.