Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day

Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day is a public holiday in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland and it is observed on September 25 each year.

Saint Nicholas of Flüe was a Swiss hermit who is the patron saint of Switzerland. He was born in 1417 and married at age of 30 to a farmer's daughter.

In 1467, he left families and set himself up as a hermit when he was 50 years old and gained a reputation for his wisdom and piety. In 1481, he settled the disputes between cantons and prevented a civil war. He died on March 21, 1487. His feast day is March 21 in the Roman Catholic Church, but it is September 25 in Switzerland and Germany.

The following is the list of Saint Nicholas of Flüe Day from 2022 to 2026.

HolidayDateWeekday
Saint Nicholas of Flüe DaySep 25, 2022Sunday
Saint Nicholas of Flüe DaySep 25, 2023Monday
Saint Nicholas of Flüe DaySep 25, 2024Wednesday
Saint Nicholas of Flüe DaySep 25, 2025Thursday
Saint Nicholas of Flüe DaySep 25, 2026Friday

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