Assumption Day, also known as Assumption of Mary, is an important religious festival celebrated by Christians, and it is usually celebrated on August 15 each year.
In Colombia, Assumption Day is a public holiday and it moved to the Monday on or after August 15.
Ascension Day commemorates the day that the bodily taking up of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven. Ascension day is important to Christians because they believe this is a symbol of promise from Jesus to all enduring Christians that they will also be taking up to Heaven.
The following is the list of Ascension Day in Colombia from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption Day | Aug 15, 2022 | Monday |
| Assumption Day | Aug 21, 2023 | Monday |
| Assumption Day | Aug 19, 2024 | Monday |
| Assumption Day | Aug 18, 2025 | Monday |
| Assumption Day | Aug 17, 2026 | Monday |
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