Public holiday in Liechtenstein
National Day in Liechtenstein
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
National Day is Liechtenstein’s annual public holiday on 15 August. It marks the principality’s unity and is the main state holiday in the country.
About National Day in Liechtenstein
National Day is the countrywide public holiday in Liechtenstein and the principal fixed point in the national calendar. It is observed on 15 August and is closely associated with official state ceremonies and public gatherings in Vaduz. As a nationwide holiday, it affects the whole principality rather than a single municipality or region.
History
Liechtenstein’s National Day was established in the mid-20th century. The date, 15 August, links the holiday to the feast of the Assumption and to the birthday of Prince Franz Joseph II, which was used to help define the national observance.
Traditions
The day is associated with an official ceremony in Vaduz and with public speeches by the princely family and state authorities. A blessing service at Vaduz Castle has become part of the holiday’s formal character, alongside the evening fireworks that are a familiar feature of the day.
How National Day is celebrated in Liechtenstein
People gather in Vaduz for the official ceremony, and the castle area becomes the centre of public attention. In the evening, fireworks are set off, and the holiday is widely marked as a day of national ceremony and public leisure.
Interesting facts
The holiday falls on the same date every year, so it does not move to another day when it falls on a weekend. It is the only nationwide public holiday in Liechtenstein that is tied both to a civil national celebration and to a major Catholic feast day.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 Aug 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.