Do You Get a Black Moon?
What is a Black Moon, and why does it happen in December?
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 Immaculate Conception a Public Holiday?
Immaculate Conception is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2024, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
Various images depicting the Immaculate Conception often feature the Virgin Mary as a young woman.
©iStockphoto.com/Gijs van Ouwerkerk
About Immaculate Conception
Read more about Immaculate Conception.Immaculate Conception Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2020 | Tue | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2024 | Sun | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Fri | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | National Holiday |
While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
