When is Epiphany in LI?

Epiphany in LI falls on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Is Epiphany a public holiday in LI?

Yes, Epiphany is an official public holiday in LI.

Is Epiphany a paid day off in LI?

Public holidays in LI are generally paid days off for employees. However, specific entitlements for Epiphany may depend on your employment contract and local labor regulations.

What day of the week is Epiphany in 2026?

Epiphany falls on a Tuesday in LI in 2026.

Is Epiphany a fixed or floating holiday?

Epiphany is a floating holiday, meaning its date changes each year (often based on the lunar calendar or a specific calculation rule).

Does Epiphany create a long weekend in LI?

Epiphany falls on a Tuesday, which may create a 4-day weekend if the preceding Monday is also taken off.

Is Epiphany celebrated nationwide in LI?

Yes, Epiphany is observed nationwide throughout LI.

What is Epiphany about?

Epiphany is a recognized holiday in LI (locally known as "Heilige Drei Könige"). It is classified as a Public holiday.

When is Epiphany in 2027?

Epiphany in LI falls on Wednesday, January 6, 2027 in 2027.

Is Epiphany always on the same date?

No, Epiphany is a floating holiday whose date changes each year. Epiphany may be calculated based on the lunar calendar, the day of the week, or other rules — so the date shifts from year to year.

Epiphany

LI · 2026

71 days ago

Date

January 6, 2026

Day

Tuesday

Type

Public

Scope

National

Local Name: Heilige Drei Könige

About Epiphany

Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th, commemorating the visit of the Magi (the Three Wise Men or Three Kings) to the baby Jesus. It marks the end of the Christmas season, traditionally twelve days after Christmas Day.

In Western Christianity, Epiphany primarily celebrates the arrival of the Magi and the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Theophany (celebrated on January 6th or 19th) centers on the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.

Epiphany is a public holiday in many countries including Austria, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, and some parts of Germany and Switzerland. In Spain and Latin America, it is the primary gift-giving day — children receive gifts from the Three Kings rather than Santa Claus.

Quick Facts

Date 2026: January 6, 2026
Day: Tuesday
Type: Public
Scope: National
Fixed Date: No — date changes each year
Local Name: Heilige Drei Könige
Traditions: Three Kings parades · Gift giving · King's Cake · Blessing of water

When is Epiphany?

Year	Date	Day	Long Weekend?
2025	January 6, 2025	Monday	Yes — 3-day weekend
2026This year	January 6, 2026	Tuesday	Yes — 4-day weekend
2027	January 6, 2027	Wednesday	No

4-Day Long Weekend

Because Epiphany falls on a Tuesday, it creates a 4-day long weekend from Saturday, January 3 to Tuesday, January 6.

How is Epiphany Celebrated?

In Spain and Latin American countries, January 6th — Día de Reyes (Three Kings Day) — is the main Christmas gift-giving occasion, with large parades of the Three Kings the evening before. Children leave their shoes out for the kings to fill with gifts.

In France, a special cake called Galette des Rois (King's Cake) is shared, with a small figurine hidden inside — whoever finds it becomes king or queen for the day. Similar king cake traditions exist in many other countries including the United States' Mardi Gras celebrations.

Did You Know?

•The word 'Epiphany' comes from the Greek 'epiphaneia,' meaning 'manifestation' or 'appearance.'
•The Bible does not specify how many Magi there were — the number three comes from the three gifts (gold, frankincense, and myrrh).
•In Italy, the tradition of La Befana has an old witch delivering gifts to children on Epiphany Eve.
•Orthodox Christians in some countries celebrate Epiphany with the blessing of bodies of water, including rivers and seas.
•In Germany, 'star singers' (children dressed as the Three Kings) go from house to house collecting for charity on Epiphany.