What happens on the 15th of August in Spain?

August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as 'Fiesta de la Asunción'. It is observed as a religious occasion in Spain and has its origins in the spiritual heritage of the country.



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In August there are a multitude of gastronomic festivals and local celebrations. For some cities, such as Málaga, Bilbao and San Sebastián, it's also the month when they hold their most important celebrations. And for flamenco lovers, August has something very special in store: the Festival del Cante de las Minas.

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This day is a national holiday in Spain. Madrid usually celebrates with a military parade led by the king and prime minister. The celebration started in 1935. It was then called “La Día de la Hispanidad,” a reference to Spain's relations with its former colonies.

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Traditionally August is the month for Spaniards to go on holiday. In the old days that meant the whole month, nowadays 2-3 weeks. As 15th August is a public holiday here, like Ferragosto is in Italy, the two middle weeks in August are the peak for absences from the cities.

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These 14 dishes – from seafood and meat to rice and pastries – are essential to sample when you travel to Spain.
  • Paella Valenciana. Paella is perhaps the most famous Spanish dish of all, and certainly one of the most abused. ...
  • Patatas bravas. ...
  • Gazpacho. ...
  • Pimientos de Padrón. ...
  • Fideuà ...
  • Jamón. ...
  • Tortilla. ...
  • Churros.


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August is typically Italy's hottest month, and that's coupled with high humidity in many parts of the country. This is one of the main reasons August is the vacation month for most Italians (and many other Europeans) – they hang “closed” signs on their city storefronts and make a beeline for the nearest beach.

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