Public Holidays in Liechtenstein
Statutory public holidays in Liechtenstein, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Liechtenstein at a glance
Liechtenstein’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar, with State Day on 15 August the national celebration, combining the Assumption with the birthday of a former prince.
Several dates move with Easter, and Candlemas and the feast days are observed across the small country.
Liechtenstein public holidays 2026
Liechtenstein has 17 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Candlemas | Feb 2Mon | National |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Mar 19Thu | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost | May 24Sun | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| National Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
Showing 12 of 17 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Liechtenstein
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Liechtenstein.
Vaduz
A small capital of a castle on a crag, a pedestrian centre and art museums.
Schaan
The largest municipality, an industrial and residential town north of Vaduz.
Triesen
A town of vineyards and a historic chapel at the foot of the mountains.
Balzers
A town with a castle and views down the Rhine valley.
Malbun
A high alpine village and the country's only ski resort.
Top attractions in Liechtenstein
The places that draw most visitors to Liechtenstein.
Vaduz Castle
The prince's residence on a hill above the capital, closed to visitors.
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein
A black-cube museum of modern and contemporary art in the capital.
Malbun
A small, family-friendly alpine resort above the Rhine valley.
Ruggeller Riet
A wetland reserve of peat bogs and rare orchids in the north.
Burg Gutenberg
A hilltop castle above Balzers with a terrace over the valley.
Liechtenstein Trail
A long-distance walking route tracing the whole principality.
Festivals, food and getting around Liechtenstein
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Berchtold Day
Falls on Jan 2
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Candlemas
Falls on Feb 2
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Carnival/Shrove Tuesday
Falls on Feb 17
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Fathers' Day
Falls on Mar 19
Food & drink
Getting around
Postal buses link every village and trains connect to Switzerland and Austria at the valley stations.
Travelling around Liechtenstein’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Liechtenstein tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Liechtenstein's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Liechtenstein public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Liechtenstein have?
Liechtenstein has 17 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Liechtenstein is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Liechtenstein's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Liechtenstein typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Liechtenstein?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Liechtenstein?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Liechtenstein
School term dates in Liechtenstein
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.