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Many Christian communities around the world annually observe the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8. This day is a holy day of obligation in which many Christians, particularly of the Catholic faith, attend special church services for this occasion.
Is Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Public Holiday?
Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
Various images depicting the Immaculate Conception often feature the Virgin Mary as a young woman.
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About Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Read more about Feast of the Immaculate Conception.Feast of the Immaculate Conception Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | mer | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2022 | jeu | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2023 | ven | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2024 | dim | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2025 | lun | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2026 | mar | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2027 | mer | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2028 | ven | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2029 | sam | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2030 | dim | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2031 | lun | 8 déc | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
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