Public holiday in Liechtenstein
Easter in Liechtenstein
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Easter is a nationwide public holiday in Liechtenstein, observed on the Sunday dates shown in the calendar. It is the central Christian festival of the spring season and is followed the next day by Easter Monday, which is also a public holiday.
About Easter in Liechtenstein
In Liechtenstein, Easter marks the end of Holy Week and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus in the Christian calendar. Its public-holiday status makes the Easter period more significant than an ordinary weekend, especially because Easter Monday is also a nationwide holiday in the country. The result is a long spring holiday period centred on family time, church observance and seasonal customs.
History
Liechtenstein’s Easter observance follows the Christian calendar used across much of Europe, and the holiday has long been part of the country’s religious and civic year. As in other predominantly Catholic parts of the region, the day developed through church tradition rather than through modern legislation.
Traditions
Church services are the most established Easter custom in Liechtenstein, especially at the end of Holy Week and on Easter Sunday itself. Easter eggs are also a familiar seasonal symbol, and family meals are commonly associated with the holiday period.
How Easter is celebrated in Liechtenstein
The day is generally quiet and family-oriented. Many people attend religious services, spend time at home, or use the extended Easter weekend for short trips and visits with relatives.
Interesting facts
Easter Sunday is one of the two nationwide public holidays in Liechtenstein during the Easter period; Easter Monday is the other. The holiday is observed on different calendar dates each year because it follows the movable date of Easter in the Christian tradition.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 Apr 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.