There are 15 public holidays in Liechtenstein in 2023, and two days fall on weekends: New Year's Day and St. Joseph's Day.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2023, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Epiphany
Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, is an important religious festival celebrating the three kings' visit. It is celebrated on January 6, 2023.
Candlemas
Candlemas is a public holiday in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and it is observed on February 2, 2023, 40 days after Christmas. The holiday commemorates the presentation of Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem.
St. Joseph's Day
St. Joseph is the husband of the Virgin Mary and stepfather of Jesus Christ. St. Joseph's Day is the principal feast day of Saint Joseph in Western Christianity. It is a public holiday in Liechtenstein, observed on March 19, 2023.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 10, 2023.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2023, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Ascension Day
Also known as the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day commemorates the Christian belief in the bodily Ascension of Jesus into heaven. It falls on May 18, 2023.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is an important religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2023, the holiday falls on May 29.
Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi celebrates the real presence of the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ in the elements of the Eucharist. It is observed on June 8, 2023.
National Day
National Day is a public holiday in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and it is observed on August 15, 2023. The holiday commemorates the birthday of Prince Franz-Josef II.
Nativity of Our Lady
Nativity of Our Lady is a public holiday in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and it is observed on September 8, 2023. The holiday commemorates the birthday of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2023, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.
Immaculate Conception Day
The holiday is observed on December 8, 2023, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary has been free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2023, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen's Day is observed on December 26, 2023, a holiday commemorating the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon and the first Christian martyr.
The following is the list of public holidays in Liechtenstein in 2023.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Epiphany | Jan 06, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Candlemas | Feb 02, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| St. Joseph's Day | Mar 19, 2023 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 10, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Ascension Day | May 18, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Monday | May 29, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 08, 2023 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | Aug 15, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
| Nativity of Our Lady | Sep 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2023 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Immaculate Conception Day | Dec 08, 2023 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2023 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| St. Stephen's Day | Dec 26, 2023 | Tuesday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Liechtenstein in 2023.