This is a list of public holidays in Liechtenstein .
Date | English name | German name | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1 January | New Year's Day | Neujahr | |
2 January | Berchtold's Day | Berchtoldstag | Bank holiday only |
6 January | Epiphany | Drei Könige | |
2 February | Candlemas | Mariä Lichtmess | |
moveable | Shrove Tuesday | Fasnachtsdienstag | Bank holiday only |
19 March | Saint Joseph's Day | Josefstag | |
moveable | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Bank holiday only |
moveable | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | 1 April 2024 21 April 2025 |
1 May | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | |
moveable | Ascension Day | Auffahrt | 9 May 2024 29 May 2025 |
moveable | Whit Monday | Pfingstmontag | 20 May 2024 9 June 2025 |
moveable | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | 30 May 2024 19 June 2025 |
15 August | National Day [1] | Staatsfeiertag | |
8 September | Nativity of Mary | Maria Geburt | |
1 November | All Saints Day | Allerheiligen | |
8 December | Immaculate Conception | Maria Empfängnis | |
24 December | Christmas Eve | Heiliger Abend | Bank holiday only |
25 December | Christmas Day | Weihnachten | |
26 December | Saint Stephen's Day | Stefanstag | |
31 December | New Year's Eve | Silvester | Bank holiday only |
Liechtenstein, officially the Principality of Liechtenstein, is a doubly landlocked German-speaking microstate in the Central European Alps, between Austria in the east and north and Switzerland in the west and south. Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy headed by the prince of Liechtenstein of the House of Liechtenstein, currently led by Hans-Adam II. It is Europe's fourth-smallest country, with an area of just over 160 square kilometres and a population of 40,023. It is the world's smallest country to border two countries, and is one of the few countries with no debt.
The economy of Liechtenstein is based on industry, with a small but significant agricultural sector, and services. The country participates in a customs union with Switzerland and uses the Swiss franc as its national currency. It imports more than 85% of its energy requirements. Liechtenstein has been a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) since 1991. It also has been a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) since May 1995 and participates in the Schengen Agreement for passport-free intra-European travel.
Vaduz is the capital of Liechtenstein and also the seat of the national parliament. The city, which is located along the Rhine, has 5,696 residents. The most prominent landmark of Vaduz is Vaduz Castle, perched atop a steep hill overlooking the city. It is home to the reigning prince of Liechtenstein and the Liechtenstein princely family. The city's distinctive architecture is also displayed in landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. Florin, Government House, City Hall, the National Art Gallery, as well as the National Museum. Although Vaduz is the best-known town in the principality internationally, it is not the largest; neighbouring Schaan has a larger population.
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