Público Día festivo Nacional

Asunción de la Virgen

Name: Asunción de la Virgen
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Guatemala

Sábado, 15 de Agosto, 2026

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🏪 Qué está abierto

Bancos Cerrado
Oficinas públicas Cerrado
Escuelas Cerrado
Tiendas Varía
Restaurantes Varía
Transporte público Horario reducido
Bolsa Cerrado
Correos Cerrado

📣 Notas para viajeros

Guatemala features a rich culture, a blend of Spanish and Maya traditions, and diverse natural landscapes, including jungles, mountains, and active volcanic areas.

Dress respectfully, adhering to common Latin American standards.
Always obtain permission before photographing individuals.
Be prepared for varied environments, from jungles to volcanic highlands.
Take precautions against potential seismic activity or severe weather (e.g., hurricanes).
Use formal titles (Señor, Señora, Usted) when addressing strangers. Use proper greetings like 'buenos días' or 'buenas noches' in rural or suburban settings. Always get explicit permission before photographing children or women, especially within indigenous communities.

Sobre este día festivo

Assumption Day, observed on August 15th, commemorates Mary's body and soul being taken into heaven, a Catholic dogma defined by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950.