Vatican City Public Holidays 2026
Vatican City observes 27 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Public |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Public |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph | Public |
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Maundy Thursday | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Easter Saturday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 7 | Tuesday | In Albis Tuesday | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Saint Joseph the Worker | Public |
| May 8 | Friday | Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV | Public |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Public |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul | Public |
| Aug 14 | Friday | Summer holiday | Public |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption | Public |
| Aug 16 | Sunday | Summer holiday | Public |
| Sep 17 | Thursday | Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 2 | Monday | All Souls' Day | Public |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Public |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 27 | Sunday | St. John | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | 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 2026?
- Vatican City has 27 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Vatican City?
- The next public holiday in Vatican City is Summer holiday on August 14, 2026.
- 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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