Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
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 Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for financial institutions and the banking sector only. Some private businesses and local governments, services, and schools might be closed on this day.
Various images depicting the Immaculate Conception often feature the Virgin Mary as a young woman.
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About Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Read more about Feast of the Immaculate Conception.Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| 2021 | Tue | Dec 14 | Holiday for Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 12 | Holiday for Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Observance |
| 2023 | Mon | Dec 11 | Holiday for Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Dec 8 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Bank holiday |
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