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What's open on Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) 2027 in Belgium?

Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) falls on 2027-08-15. 15 August is a Belgian public holiday. Most banks and offices close; supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours in tourist areas.

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15 August 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 12 Supermarkets & Groceries 5 Pharmacies & Chemists 2 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Banks & ATMs 1 Public Transit & Transport 1 Urgent Care & Clinics 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

12 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Apotheek van Wacht / Pharmacie de Garde24/7 Duty Pharmacie de garde open 24/7 on all public holidays for urgent prescriptions Editorial0903-99-000	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 apotheek.be
TotalEnergies 24/7 Belgium24/7 Duty Highway and major bypass stations open 24 hours on all public holidays Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 totalenergies.be
Huisartsenwachtpost 173324/7 Duty Call 1733 for non-life-threatening urgent medical care during public holidays Editorial1733	Urgent Care & Clinics	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 1733.be
Delhaize AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-05 Official Source
Colruyt Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 colruyt.be
Lidl Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 lidl.be
Kruidvat Estimate	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 kruidvat.be
Aldi Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 aldi.be
Carrefour AI-extracted	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-05 Official Source
bpost & 24/7 Parcel Lockers Post offices closed; automated outdoor parcel lockers open 24/7 Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 bpost.be
Belfius / KBC Bank & ATMs Branches closed; Bancontact cash machines open 24/7 Editorial	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-04-20 belfius.be
NMBS / SNCB Trains & STIB/De Lijn Operates on a Sunday/holiday timetable on official Belgian holidays Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 belgiantrain.be

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) in Belgium?

15 August is a Belgian public holiday. Most banks and offices close; supermarkets and shops open with reduced hours in tourist areas. Confirmed open chains include: Colruyt, Lidl, Kruidvat, Aldi, Apotheek van Wacht / Pharmacie de Garde. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) 2027?

Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart) falls on 2027-08-15 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Assumption (O.L.V. Hemelvaart)?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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