is celebrated throughout the country as Mother's day. Paraguay Peru Philippines – the day is designated as a non—working Public holiday in honor of the Virgin Mary as Patroness of the country and was permanently signed into constitutional law as holiday on 28 December 2017 by the Government of the Philippines. Portugal San Marino Seychelles Spain — since 8 November 1760, the day is marked as a national holiday as designated by Pope Clement XIII. Switzerland — At present, 13 out of 26 cantons have elected to make this is a registered public holiday in accordance with government laws. East Timor Vatican Venezuela See also Feast of the Conception of the Virgin Mary (antecedent) Patronages of the Immaculate Conception Notes External links Conception of the Theotokos Article about the Orthodox feast from Orthodoxwiki.org Public holidays in Spain Public holidays in Italy December observances Marian feast days Catholic holy days Winter events in Spain