Ascension holiday (beginning)
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Wednesday may 17, 2023
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Ascension
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Thursday may 18, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Forty days after Easter, always on a Thursday. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared before his disciples and gathered them to tell them to baptize and spread the good word. He then ascended to heaven on a cloud.
Ascension holiday (end)
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Monday may 22, 2023
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Pentecost holiday (beginning)
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Friday may 26, 2023
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Pentecost
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Sunday may 28, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Not a paid holiday
Whit Monday
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Monday may 29, 2023
Catholic or protestant : Seven weeks after Easter Monday -Marking the day the Holy Spirit entered the disciples left behind and the beginning of their ministry.
Pentecost holiday (end)
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Tuesday may 30, 2023
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Summer holiday (beginning)
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Friday june 30, 2023
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Confederation Day
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Tuesday august 1, 2023
Secular holiday : Instaured at the end of the XIX century. The date refers to an agreement made at the beginning of August 1291 between Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden. Traditional observance includes bonfires on the the mountains and celebrations in the communities, occasions for patriotic speeches. Modern observance, fostered by the Tourist offices, include fireworks.
Summer holiday (end)
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Monday august 14, 2023
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Fall holiday (beginning)
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Friday october 6, 2023
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Fall holiday (end)
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Monday october 30, 2023
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