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Epiphany 2026 in Switzerland

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.

Is Epiphany a Public Holiday?

Epiphany is a public holiday in 4 cantons, where it is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

The three wise men's (or kings') visit to baby Jesus Christ is remembered on Epiphany.

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About Epiphany

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Epiphany Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
2020 Mon Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2021 Wed Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday SZ, TI, UR
2022 Thu Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2023 Fri Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2024 Sat Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2025 Mon Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2026 Tue Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2027 Wed Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2028 Thu Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2029 Sat Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
2030 Sun Jan 6 Epiphany Common Local Holiday GR*, SZ, TI, UR
* Only some parts of Graubünden observe this holiday.

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