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Public holidays across European countries

2026 Holiday Calendar

Europe · Public holidays across European countries

Holidays in August

August 2026

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Holidays in August

  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Andorra

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Austria

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Belgium

    Variable
  • 5Wed

    Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders

    Croatia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Croatia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption of the Virgin Mary

    Cyprus

    Variable
  • 20Thu

    Day of Restoration of Independence

    Estonia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    France

    Variable
  • 28Fri

    Day of the Assumption of Mary

    Georgia

    Fixed
  • 28Fri

    Saint Mary's Day

    Georgia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Germany

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Greece

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Dormition of the Holy Virgin

    Greece

    Fixed
  • 20Thu

    State Foundation Day

    Hungary

    Variable
  • 21Fri

    National Day Holiday

    Hungary

    Fixed
  • 3Mon

    Commerce Day

    Iceland

    Variable
  • 3Mon

    August Holiday

    Ireland

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Italy

    Variable
  • 30Sun

    Constitution Day

    Kazakhstan

    Variable
  • 31Mon

    Day off for Constitution Day

    Kazakhstan

    Fixed
  • 15Sat

    National Holiday

    Liechtenstein

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Lithuania

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Luxembourg

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Malta

    Variable
  • 27Thu

    Independence Day (Moldova)

    Moldova

    Variable
  • 31Mon

    Limba Noastra (National Language Day)

    Moldova

    Variable
  • 31Mon

    Memorial Day

    Moldova

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Monaco

    Variable
  • 2Sun

    Day of the Republic

    North Macedonia

    Variable
  • 3Mon

    Republic Day Observed

    North Macedonia

    Fixed
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Poland

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Portugal

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Dormition of the Theotokos

    Romania

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    St Mary's Day

    Romania

    Fixed
  • 15Sat

    Ferragosto (Assumption)

    San Marino

    Variable
  • 29Sat

    Slovak National Uprising anniversary

    Slovakia

    Variable
  • 14Fri

    Sovereignty Day

    Slovenia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption Day

    Slovenia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Unification of Prekmurje Slovenes with the Mother Nation

    Slovenia

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption

    Spain

    Variable
  • 1Sat

    Swiss National Day

    Switzerland

    Variable
  • 15Sat

    Assumption of the Virgin Mary

    Switzerland

    Variable
  • 30Sun

    Victory Day

    Türkiye

    Variable
  • 24Mon

    Independence Day

    Ukraine

    Variable
  • 3Mon

    Summer Bank Holiday

    United Kingdom

    Variable
  • 31Mon

    Summer Bank Holiday

    United Kingdom

    Variable

Upcoming holidays in Europe

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About

Europe encompasses 50 countries, each with its own set of national and public holidays. Public holidays vary significantly across the region, reflecting different religious traditions, historical events, and cultural celebrations.

Many countries in Europe observe both internationally recognized holidays — such as New Year's Day and Labour Day — and locally unique commemorative days. Religious holidays are particularly significant and may follow lunar or other non-Gregorian calendars.

FAQ

Europe holiday questions

Are European public holidays the same across all countries?

No. Many countries share holidays such as New Year's Day, Easter-related holidays, Labour Day, and Christmas, but national days and religious observances vary widely.

Why do some European holidays move each year?

Several European holidays are tied to Easter or religious calendars, so dates such as Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, and Whit Monday change each year.