Epiphany 2026
Epiphany is a national public holiday in 8 of the countries covered here in 2026, on two different dates: 6 January 2026 in 7, 12 January 2026 in 1. Nowhere is the day off moved to another day this year.
| Country | Date | Weekday | Day off taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| AustriaHeilige Drei Kรถnige | Tuesday | Same day | |
| FinlandLoppiainen | Tuesday | Same day | |
| Greeceฮฮตฮฟฯฮฌฮฝฮตฮนฮฑ | Tuesday | Same day | |
| ItalyBefana | Tuesday | Same day | |
| Polandลwiฤto Trzech Krรณli | Tuesday | Same day | |
| SpainDรญa de los Reyes Magos | Tuesday | Same day | |
| SwedenTrettondedag jul | Tuesday | Same day | |
| ColombiaDรญa de los Reyes Magos | Monday | Same day |
Why the date is what it is
Set weekday of the month. The rule names a weekday rather than a date, for example the third Monday in January, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays the same.
That is why Epiphany does not land on the same day everywhere in 2026. Countries applying the rule against a different calendar, a different observation, or a different official announcement arrive at neighbouring dates. Where the difference is one day it is almost always a sighting or an announcement rather than a mistake, and each country page names the authority that fixed it.
Frequently asked questions
When is Epiphany in 2026?
It depends on the country. Epiphany falls on 2 different dates in 2026 across the 8 countries that observe it: 6 January 2026 in seven countries, 12 January 2026 in one country.
Which countries have a public holiday for Epiphany in 2026?
Eight of the countries covered here: Austria, Finland, Greece, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Colombia. This counts national public holidays only, so a country observing it in some regions only is not listed.
Why does the date of Epiphany change?
Set weekday of the month. The rule names a weekday rather than a date, for example the third Monday in January, so the calendar date changes every year while the weekday stays the same.
Epiphany in other years
This page counts national public holidays only. A country that marks Epiphany without granting a nationwide day off does not appear, and neither does one that observes it in some regions only. The full list per country is on each country page, and the same data is available as JSON.