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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 11 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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About Immaculate Conception
Read more about Immaculate Conception.Immaculate Conception Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thu | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2017 | Fri | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2018 | Sat | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2019 | Sun | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2020 | Tue | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2021 | Wed | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | AG, AI, FR*, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG |
| 2022 | Thu | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2024 | Sun | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| 2026 | Tue | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Common local holiday | 12 cantons |
| * Only some parts of Fribourg observe this holiday. | |||||
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