Epiphany in Switzerland
Quick Facts
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Heilige Drei Könige | German |
| Epiphanie | French |
| Epifania | Italian |
| Epiphany | English |
Epiphany 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013Epiphany 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014List of dates for other years
Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
The three wise men's (or kings') visit to baby Jesus Christ is remembered on Epiphany.
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About Epiphany
Read more about Epiphany.Epiphany Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type | Where it is observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jan 6 | 1980 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 1981 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Wed | Jan 6 | 1982 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Thu | Jan 6 | 1983 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Fri | Jan 6 | 1984 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sun | Jan 6 | 1985 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Mon | Jan 6 | 1986 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 1987 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Wed | Jan 6 | 1988 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Fri | Jan 6 | 1989 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sat | Jan 6 | 1990 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sun | Jan 6 | 1991 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Mon | Jan 6 | 1992 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Wed | Jan 6 | 1993 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Thu | Jan 6 | 1994 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Fri | Jan 6 | 1995 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sat | Jan 6 | 1996 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Mon | Jan 6 | 1997 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 1998 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Wed | Jan 6 | 1999 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Thu | Jan 6 | 2000 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sat | Jan 6 | 2001 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sun | Jan 6 | 2002 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Mon | Jan 6 | 2003 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 2004 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Thu | Jan 6 | 2005 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Fri | Jan 6 | 2006 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sat | Jan 6 | 2007 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sun | Jan 6 | 2008 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 2009 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Wed | Jan 6 | 2010 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Thu | Jan 6 | 2011 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Fri | Jan 6 | 2012 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Sun | Jan 6 | 2013 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Mon | Jan 6 | 2014 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
| Tue | Jan 6 | 2015 | Epiphany | Local holiday | GR*, SZ, TI, UR |
Other holidays in January 2013 in Switzerland
- New Year's Day ―Tuesday, January 1, 2013
- Berchtold Day ―Wednesday, January 2, 2013
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