Assumption of Mary (Spain)
About
The Feast of the Assumption on 15 August is a national public holiday and one of the high points of the Spanish summer, with patron-saint ferias in many towns. In Seville it falls during the sweltering, quieter August low season.
Highlights
- National holiday on 15 August
- Patron-saint ferias and processions in many Andalusian towns
- Falls in Seville's hot, low-season August
Practical tips
- Many Seville businesses already close for August holidays around this date.
- Expect 40 °C heat — sightsee early morning or evening.
- Coastal towns like Cádiz are packed; book ahead.
Other upcoming events
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