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Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany on January 6. It is a public holiday in many countries and marks two events in Jesus Christ’s life, according to the Christian Bible. The first event was when the three wise men, or kings, visited infant Jesus. The second event was when St John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
Is The Three Wise Men Day a Public Holiday?
This is a holiday for financial institutions and the banking sector only. Some private businesses and local governments, services, and schools might be closed on this day.
The three wise men's (or kings') visit to baby Jesus Christ is remembered on Epiphany.
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About The Three Wise Men Day
Read more about The Three Wise Men Day.The Three Wise Men Day Observances
Holiday currently only shown for years 2000–2026.
| Year | Weekday | Date | Name | Holiday Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Thu | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2001 | Sat | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2002 | Sun | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2003 | Mon | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2004 | Tue | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2005 | Thu | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2006 | Fri | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2007 | Sat | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2008 | Sun | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2009 | Tue | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2010 | Wed | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2011 | Thu | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2012 | Fri | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2013 | Sun | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2014 | Mon | Jan 6 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2015 | Mon | Jan 5 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2015 | Tue | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2016 | Mon | Jan 11 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2017 | Fri | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2018 | Sat | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2019 | Sun | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2020 | Mon | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2021 | Wed | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2021 | Mon | Jan 11 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2022 | Thu | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2022 | Mon | Jan 10 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2023 | Fri | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2023 | Mon | Jan 9 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank holiday |
| 2024 | Sat | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2025 | Mon | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Bank holiday |
| 2026 | Tue | Jan 6 | The Three Wise Men Day | Observance |
| 2026 | Mon | Jan 12 | Three Kings Day Holiday | Bank 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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