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Many Catholics worldwide celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on October 4 each year. The feast commemorates the life of St Francis, who was born in the 12th century and is the Catholic Church’s patron saint of animals and the environment.
Is Feast of St Francis of Assisi a Public Holiday?
Feast of St Francis of Assisi is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.
In 2026, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.
The feast of St Francis of Assisi commemorates the life of St Francis, here in statue form outside a church.
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About Feast of St Francis of Assisi
Read more about Feast of St Francis of Assisi.Feast of St Francis of Assisi Observances
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Mon | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Observance |
| 2022 | Tue | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Observance |
| 2023 | Wed | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Observance |
| 2024 | Fri | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Observance |
| 2025 | Sat | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | Observance |
| 2026 | Sun | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
| 2027 | Mon | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
| 2028 | Wed | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
| 2029 | Thu | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
| 2030 | Fri | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
| 2031 | Sat | Oct 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi | National Holiday |
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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