Public HolidayReligious
Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
Confirmed edition
When
August 15, 2026
Where
Catholic municipalities in Bavaria (incl. Munich) · Nationwide
Price
Free / public holiday
Source check
Verified July 10, 2026
Review by
August 13, 2026
About
August 15 is a statutory public holiday in Bavarian municipalities whose population is predominantly Catholic. Bavaria's official municipality list includes Munich.
Highlights
- Statutory public holiday in Munich and qualifying Bavarian municipalities
- Munich appears on Bavaria's official municipality list for this holiday
- Falls on a Saturday in 2026
Practical tips
- Holiday status depends on the official municipality classification; Munich qualifies
- As it lands on a Saturday in 2026 there is no extra weekday off
- Check shop hours locally if travelling around Bavaria
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