When is Assumption Day (Assomption) 2026 and 2027?
- 2026Assumption Day (Assomption) 2026 is on Sat 15 Aug 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
- 2027Assumption Day (Assomption) 2027 is on Sun 15 Aug 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
Marks the Assumption of Mary. It is a public holiday everywhere in France.
Assumption Day (Assomption) on the calendar
Purple circles are public holidays; pink squares are the days to book off; the pale bar is the best break around it.
2026
August
2027
August
Public holidayBook this day offYour break
The best break around Assumption Day (Assomption)
Up to 5 days of leave, ranked by how far each day goes.
- Best break 2026Assumption DayBook 1 day offGet 3 days off in a rowDatesFri 14 Aug – Sun 16 Aug 2026Book offFri 14 Aug 2026Value3× your leaveShow in calendar
- Best break 2027Assumption DayBook 1 day offGet 3 days off in a rowDatesFri 13 Aug – Sun 15 Aug 2027Book offFri 13 Aug 2027Value3× your leaveShow in calendar
Questions and answers
Is Assumption Day (Assomption) a public holiday in France?
Yes. Assumption Day (Assomption) is a public holiday everywhere in France.
What day is Assumption Day (Assomption) 2026?
Assumption Day (Assomption) 2026 is on Sat 15 Aug 2026 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
How can I get the most days off around Assumption Day (Assomption) 2026?
Book off Fri 14 Aug (1 day of leave) to get 3 days off in a row, Fri 14 Aug – Sun 16 Aug 2026.
What day is Assumption Day (Assomption) 2027?
Assumption Day (Assomption) 2027 is on Sun 15 Aug 2027 (a weekend, so there is no extra day off).
How can I get the most days off around Assumption Day (Assomption) 2027?
Book off Fri 13 Aug (1 day of leave) to get 3 days off in a row, Fri 13 Aug – Sun 15 Aug 2027.
Other France holidays
New Year's Day (Jour de l'an)Good Friday (Vendredi saint)Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Victory in Europe Day (Victoire)Ascension Day (Ascension)Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Bastille Day (Fête nationale)Assumption Day (Assomption)All Saints' Day (Toussaint)Armistice Day (Armistice)Christmas Day (Noël)St. Stephen's Day (2ème jour de Noël)
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