Assumption Day in Andorra
Discover how Assumption Day is observed in Andorra.
Public Holiday
Fixed Holiday
Friday, 15 August 2025
There are 50 days left until this holiday.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15, is one of the most important Marian feasts in the Catholic Church.
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History
The dogma of the Assumption was proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950, but the feast has been observed since the 5th century in Eastern Christianity. In Poland, it also coincides with the anniversary of the 1920 Battle of Warsaw.
Traditions
Polish faithful bring bouquets of herbs, grains, and flowers to churches for blessing — hence the name “Our Lady of Herbs.” Pilgrimages to Marian shrines, especially the Jasna Góra Monastery, are common.
Contemporary celebrations
This is a public holiday. Religious observances are accompanied by national and military events. In Warsaw, parades and commemorations are held on Polish Armed Forces Day.
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Holiday Patterns in Andorra
- This country has 13 public holidays each year.
- 4 holidays are movable (date changes each year).
- 0 holiday(s) fall on Sundays.
- 14 holiday(s) are unique to this country.
- The longest stretch without a holiday is 78 days.
- Most holidays fall in: December.