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When is Saint Joseph's Day 2026?

Saint Joseph's Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Thursday, March 19, 2026 and the last is Monday, March 23, 2026, across 7 countries.

St. Joseph's Day is a public holiday in the predominantly Catholic regions of Switzerland.

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Saint Joseph's Day 2026 by country

CountryDateType
🇦🇹 AustriaJosefstagMarch 19ThursdayHoliday
🇨🇴 ColombiaMarch 19ThursdayObservance
🇨🇷 Costa RicaMarch 19ThursdayObservance
🇱🇮 LiechtensteinJosefstagMarch 19ThursdayPublic holiday
🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJosefstagMarch 19ThursdayPublic holiday
🇻🇦 Vatican CitySan GiuseppeMarch 19ThursdayPublic holiday
🇻🇪 VenezuelaDía de San JoséMarch 19ThursdayPublic holiday
🇨🇴 ColombiaDía de San JoséMarch 23MondayPublic holiday

Questions about Saint Joseph's Day

When is Saint Joseph's Day in 2026?
It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on March 19 and March 23. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Saint Joseph's Day?
Saint Joseph's Day is marked in 7 countries: Austria, Colombia, Costa Rica, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Vatican City and Venezuela.
Is Saint Joseph's Day a public holiday?
Yes, it's a public holiday in Colombia, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Vatican City and Venezuela. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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