When is Immaculate Conception in 2026?

Immaculate Conception is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.

Which countries celebrate Immaculate Conception?

Immaculate Conception is marked in 15 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal and San Marino, and 3 more.

Is Immaculate Conception a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua and Peru and 5 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Immaculate Conception 2026?

Immaculate Conception 2026 is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. It's marked in 15 countries, including Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Chile and Colombia.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.

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Immaculate Conception 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇦🇩 AndorraImmaculada Concepció	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇦🇷 Argentina	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇦🇹 AustriaMariä Empfängnis	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇨🇱 ChileInmaculada Concepción	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇨🇴 ColombiaLa Inmaculada Concepción	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇮🇹 ItalyImmacolata Concezione	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇱🇮 LiechtensteinMariä Empfängnis	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇳🇮 Nicaragua	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇵🇪 PeruInmaculada Concepción	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇵🇹 PortugalImaculada Conceição	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇸🇲 San Marino	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇪🇸 SpainInmaculada Concepción	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandMariä Empfängnis	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday
🇻🇦 Vatican CityImmacolata Concezione	December 8Tuesday	Public holiday

Questions about Immaculate Conception

When is Immaculate Conception in 2026?: Immaculate Conception is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026.
Which countries celebrate Immaculate Conception?: Immaculate Conception is marked in 15 countries: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal and San Marino, and 3 more.
Is Immaculate Conception a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Equatorial Guinea, Italy, Liechtenstein, Nicaragua and Peru and 5 other countries. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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Victory Day January 2
Republic Day January 1
Liberation Day January 1
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Youth Day February 11
Army Day January 6
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