Vatican City Public Holidays 2025
Vatican City observes 28 public holidays in 2025. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2025 at a glance
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All holidays in 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Wednesday | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Public |
| Jan 6 | Monday | Epiphany | Public |
| Feb 11 | Tuesday | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Public |
| Mar 13 | Thursday | Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis | Public |
| Mar 19 | Wednesday | Saint Joseph | Public |
| Apr 17 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 18 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 19 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 20 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 22 | Tuesday | In Albis Tuesday | Public |
| Apr 23 | Wednesday | Saint George - Name day of the Holy Father | Public |
| May 1 | Thursday | Saint Joseph the Worker | Public |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| Jun 8 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 19 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 29 | Sunday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Aug 14 | Thursday | Summer holiday | Public |
| Aug 15 | Friday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 16 | Saturday | Summer holiday | Public |
| Sep 17 | Wednesday | Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father | Public |
| Nov 1 | Saturday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Sunday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Monday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Friday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Saturday | St. John | Public |
| Dec 31 | Wednesday | New Year's Eve | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Vatican City
Public holidays in Vatican City are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Vatican City have in 2025?
- Vatican City has 28 nationwide public holidays in 2025, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Vatican City?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Vatican City close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.
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