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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 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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Immaculate Conception Observances

YearWeekdayDateNameHoliday TypeArea
2020TueDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local Holiday12 cantons
2021WedDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAG, AI, FR*, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2022ThuDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2022ThuDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2023FriDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2023FriDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2024SunDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2024SunDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2025MonDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2025MonDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2026TueDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2026TueDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2027WedDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2027WedDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2028FriDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2028FriDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2029SatDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
2029SatDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2030SunDec 8Immaculate ConceptionCommon Local HolidayAI, LU, NW, OW, SZ, TI, UR, VS, ZG
2030SunDec 8Immaculate ConceptionLocal HolidayAargau*, Fribourg*
* Only some parts of Fribourg and Aargau observe this holiday.

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