Public holiday in Liechtenstein
Candlemas in Liechtenstein
Monday, February 2, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Candlemas is a nationwide public holiday in Liechtenstein on 2 February. It marks a day of winter observance that falls in the middle of the year’s early calendar of fixed-date holidays.
About Candlemas in Liechtenstein
In Liechtenstein, Candlemas is observed as a nationwide public holiday on 2 February. Its practical relevance is mainly that it is part of the country’s fixed-date holiday calendar and is recognised across the whole state. Because it falls early in the year, it is a marker holiday rather than a season-ending one, and it sits well before the busier spring and summer period.
How Candlemas is celebrated in Liechtenstein
The holiday is observed nationwide on its fixed date. Beyond its formal status, there is no well-established country-specific pattern of public ceremonies or distinctive civic observance that can be stated with confidence, so the day is best understood as a quiet public holiday rather than a large-scale event.
Interesting facts
It is one of the few fixed-date holidays in Liechtenstein that occurs in midwinter. The holiday falls on the same calendar date every year, with no observed-date adjustment listed for the supplied occurrences.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Feb 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.