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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 12 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

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type Area
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
2027 Wed Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Common Local Holiday 12 cantons
2028 Fri Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Common Local Holiday 12 cantons
2029 Sat Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Common Local Holiday 12 cantons
2030 Sun Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Common Local Holiday 12 cantons
* Only some parts of Fribourg observe this holiday.

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