Public Holidays in Vatican City
2026
Complete list of public holidays in Vatican City for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.
2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, January 1 Thursday |
Maria Santissima Madre di Dio Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Tue, January 6 Tuesday |
Epifania del Signore Epiphany |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Wed, February 11 Wednesday |
Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, March 13 Friday |
Anniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, March 19 Thursday |
San Giuseppe Saint Joseph's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Mon, April 6 Monday |
Lunedì dell'Angelo Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Thu, April 23 Thursday |
Onomastico del Santo Padre Saint George |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, May 1 Friday |
San Giuseppe lavoratore Saint Joseph the Worker |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, June 29 Monday |
Santi Pietro e Paolo Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, August 15 Saturday |
Assunzione di Maria in Cielo Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Tue, September 8 Tuesday |
Festa della natività della madonna Nativity of Mary |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, November 1 Sunday |
Tutti i santi, Ognissanti All Saints Day |
🌍 National | |
| Tue, December 8 Tuesday |
Immacolata Concezione Immaculate Conception |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Fri, December 25 Friday |
Natale Christmas Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, December 26 Saturday |
Santo Stefano St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
2027 holiday calendar
Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.
| Date | Holiday | Scope | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, January 1 Friday |
Maria Santissima Madre di Dio Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, January 6 Wednesday |
Epifania del Signore Epiphany |
🌍 National | |
| Thu, February 11 Thursday |
Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sat, March 13 Saturday |
Anniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis |
🌍 National | |
| Fri, March 19 Friday |
San Giuseppe Saint Joseph's Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Mon, March 29 Monday |
Lunedì dell'Angelo Easter Monday |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Fri, April 23 Friday |
Onomastico del Santo Padre Saint George |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Sat, May 1 Saturday |
San Giuseppe lavoratore Saint Joseph the Worker |
🌍 National | |
| Tue, June 29 Tuesday |
Santi Pietro e Paolo Saint Peter and Saint Paul |
🌍 National | 🌉 Bridge potential |
| Sun, August 15 Sunday |
Assunzione di Maria in Cielo Assumption Day |
🌍 National | |
| Wed, September 8 Wednesday |
Festa della natività della madonna Nativity of Mary |
🌍 National | |
| Mon, November 1 Monday |
Tutti i santi, Ognissanti All Saints Day |
🌍 National | 🌉 Long weekend |
| Wed, December 8 Wednesday |
Immacolata Concezione Immaculate Conception |
🌍 National | |
| Sat, December 25 Saturday |
Natale Christmas Day |
🌍 National | |
| Sun, December 26 Sunday |
Santo Stefano St. Stephen's Day |
🌍 National |
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Holiday data for Vatican City is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.
Country code: VA · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.