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Ferragosto (Italy)
Also called: Mid-August holiday, Feast of the Assumption (Assumption Day)
August 15 (fixed)
Catholic
In Italy, the Feast of the Assumption (Ferragosto) is the peak of the summer holiday season and a national public holiday. The name "Ferragosto" derives from the Roman Feriae Augusti (Festival of Augustus), making this one of the clearest examples of an ancient Roman festival absorbed into Christian observance.
Most businesses close and Italians travel or visit family. It usually falls on or around August 15 (fixed).
It is especially important in Catholic traditions. Browse Christian holidays — browse options on Eden.
At a glance
- Type
- solemnity
- Date type
- Fixed (same date every year)
- Regions
- Global
- Themes
- Mary
- Liturgical colour
- White
Common questions
Ferragosto (Italy) is observed on August 15 (fixed). Moveable feasts shift each year; fixed feasts stay on the same calendar date.
In Italy, the Feast of the Assumption (Ferragosto) is the peak of the summer holiday season and a national public holiday. The name "Ferragosto" derives from the Roman Feriae Augusti (Festival of Augustus), making this one of the clearest examples of an ancient Roman festival absorbed into Christian observance. Most businesses close and Italians travel or visit family. Mass is celebrated with part
It is associated with Catholic. It falls in the Ordinary Time season of the liturgical year.
