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Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
Is Epiphany a Public Holiday?
Although it is generally considered a day off for much of the population, some shops and businesses may still remain open.
The three wise men's (or kings') visit to baby Jesus Christ is remembered on Epiphany.
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About Epiphany
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| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sun | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2027 | Wed | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2028 | Thu | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto Holiday |
| 2029 | Sat | Jan 6 | Epiphany | De Facto 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.
