Immaculate Conception
Mariä Empfängnis
Details
- Country
Switzerland- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- December 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A Catholic feast celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin, observed with church services and devotions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Immaculate Conception a public holiday in Switzerland?
- Yes, Immaculate Conception is an official public holiday in Switzerland. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Immaculate Conception 2026?
- Immaculate Conception 2026 falls on December 8, 2026.
- What is Immaculate Conception called locally in Switzerland?
- Immaculate Conception is locally known as "Mariä Empfängnis" in Switzerland.