Lag BaOmer
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The Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe is becoming an increasingly popular Catholic feast in some American communities on December 12. It is dedicated to Jesus' mother Mary.
Is Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe a Public Holiday?
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is not a public holiday. Businesses have normal opening hours.
Jesus' mother Mary is honored on the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe Day
The popularity of this religious feast has grown particularly along the south-west of the US, including cities such as Los Angeles. It serves as a tribute to Jesus' mother Mary and is particularly celebrated by Americans of Mexican descent.
Public Life
Our Lady of Guadalupe Day is a religious observance, not a public holiday in the US.
About Our Lady of Guadalupe Day
The day is particularly special for Americans of Mexican heritage, as it honors the belief that Jesus' mother Mary, who is Mexico's patron saint, appeared to a man in Mexico City twice in 1531. Mexican Americans make up over 10% of the US population, with about 33.5 million Americans being listed as being of full or partial Mexican ancestry, according to the US Census Bureau 2011.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tue | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2018 | Wed | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2019 | Thu | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2020 | Sat | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2021 | Sun | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2022 | Mon | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2023 | Tue | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2024 | Thu | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2025 | Fri | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2026 | Sat | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
| 2027 | Sun | Dec 12 | Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe | Christian |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
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