Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
About
August 15 is a public holiday in predominantly Catholic Bavarian municipalities, including Munich. Churches hold herb-blessing services (Kräuterweihe) where bundles of herbs and flowers are consecrated.
Highlights
- Public holiday in Munich and most Catholic Bavarian towns
- Herb-blessing church services (Kräuterweihe)
- Falls on a Saturday in 2026
Practical tips
- Status depends on the municipality — Catholic towns close, Protestant ones don't
- As it lands on a Saturday in 2026 there is no extra weekday off
- Check shop hours locally if travelling around Bavaria
Sources
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