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Candlemas is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on February 2. It celebrates three occasions according to Christian belief: the presentation of the child Jesus; Jesus’ first entry into the temple; and it celebrates the Virgin Mary’s purification (mainly in Catholic churches).
Is Candlemas a Public Holiday?
Candlemas is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, February 2, 2025 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in Mexico.
The Candlemas Bells, also known as Snowdrops, symbolize hope according to Christian belief.
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About Candlemas
Read more about Candlemas.Candlemas Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sat | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2020 | Sun | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2021 | Tue | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2022 | Wed | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2023 | Thu | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2025 | Sun | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2026 | Mon | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2027 | Tue | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2028 | Wed | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
| 2029 | Fri | Feb 2 | Candlemas | Observance |
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.
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