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Immaculate Conception 2025 in Switzerland

Many Christian communities around the world annually observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. This day is a holy day of obligation in which many Christians, particularly of the Catholic faith, attend special church services for this occasion.

Is Immaculate Conception a Public Holiday?

Immaculate Conception is a public holiday in 12 cantons, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Various images depicting the Immaculate Conception often feature the Virgin Mary as a young woman.

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Immaculate Conception Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020火曜日12月8日 (火)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2021水曜日12月8日 (水)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAG, AI, FR*, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2022木曜日12月8日 (木)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2023金曜日12月8日 (金)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2024日曜日12月8日 (日)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2025月曜日12月8日 (月)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2026火曜日12月8日 (火)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2027水曜日12月8日 (水)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2028金曜日12月8日 (金)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2029土曜日12月8日 (土)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2030日曜日12月8日 (日)Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
* Only some parts of Fribourg observe this holiday.

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