Public Holidays in Vatican City
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb11
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City
In 5 daysPublic - Mar19
Saint Joseph
In 41 daysPublic - Apr2
Maundy Thursday
In 55 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(2 holidays)
- 1ThuSolemnity of Mary, Mother of GodPublic
- 6TueEpiphanyPublic
February(1 holiday)
- 11WedAnniversary of the foundation of Vatican CityPublic
March(1 holiday)
- 19ThuSaint JosephPublic
April(6 holidays)
- 2ThuMaundy ThursdayPublic
- 3FriGood FridayPublic
- 4SatEaster SaturdayPublic
- 5SunEaster SundayPublic
- 6MonEaster MondayPublic
- 7TueIn Albis TuesdayPublic
May(4 holidays)
- 1FriSaint Joseph the WorkerPublic
- 8FriAnniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIVPublic
- 14ThuAscension DayPublic
- 24SunPentecostPublic
June(2 holidays)
- 4ThuCorpus ChristiPublic
- 29MonSaints Peter and PaulPublic
August(3 holidays)
- 14FriSummer holidayPublic
- 15SatAssumptionPublic
- 16SunSummer holidayPublic
September(1 holiday)
- 17ThuSaint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy FatherPublic
November(2 holidays)
- 1SunAll Saints' DayPublic
- 2MonAll Souls' DayPublic
December(5 holidays)
- 8TueImmaculate ConceptionPublic
- 25FriChristmas DayPublic
- 26SatBoxing DayPublic
- 27SunSt. JohnPublic
- 31ThuNew Year's EvePublic
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Vatican City
Public holidays in Vatican City. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Vatican City Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 27 public holidays in Vatican City with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.