Public holiday in Liechtenstein

Three King's Day in Liechtenstein

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Nationwide public holiday

Three King's Day is a nationwide public holiday in Liechtenstein on 6 January. It marks the Christian feast of Epiphany, the day associated with the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus.

About Three King's Day in Liechtenstein

In Liechtenstein, Three King's Day is observed nationwide and is a public holiday on 6 January. It sits at the end of the Christmas season and follows New Year celebrations, so it forms part of the winter holiday period in the country. The day is primarily of Christian significance, but in Liechtenstein it is also a fixed date in the public holiday calendar that shapes the rhythm of early January. The holiday is known locally in the German-speaking region as a Three Kings observance and is not tied to a single locality or region within the country.

Traditions

The best-known custom associated with Three King's Day in Liechtenstein is the Epiphany tradition of the Three Kings, which is familiar across the German-speaking Catholic world. Specific local customs in Liechtenstein are not well documented in a way that can be stated confidently here, so only the broader religious observance can be noted with certainty.

How Three King's Day is celebrated in Liechtenstein

As a public holiday, the day is generally treated as a day off from normal weekday routines in Liechtenstein. Celebration is usually quiet and family-oriented, with any observance centering on church services or private religious reflection rather than large public events.

Interesting facts

Three King's Day is one of the fixed annual holidays that begins the country’s January holiday period. The 6 January date is unchanged from year to year and appears in Liechtenstein’s nationwide holiday calendar.

Dates in published calendars

YearHoliday dateObserved dateScope
20266 Jan 2026—Nationwide

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