Holy See (Vatican City State) Public Holidays 2026

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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                        About Public Holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State)

                        Public holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

                        This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

                        Working Days and Business Closures

                        On major public holidays, many government offices, banks, schools, and private businesses may close or operate with reduced hours. Opening times for shops, restaurants, transport, and local services can vary.

                        Always check with local authorities, employers, or service providers for exact opening hours during public holidays.

                        All Public Holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) 2026

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2026ThursdayMaria Santissima Madre di DioPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2026TuesdayEpifania del SignorePublic Holiday
                        February 11, 2026WednesdayAnniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del VaticanoPublic Holiday
                        March 19, 2026ThursdaySan GiuseppePublic Holiday
                        April 2, 2026ThursdayGiovedì santoPublic Holiday
                        April 3, 2026FridayVenerdì santoPublic Holiday
                        April 4, 2026SaturdaySabato santoPublic Holiday
                        April 5, 2026SundayDomenica di PasquaPublic Holiday
                        April 6, 2026MondayLunedì dell’AngeloPublic Holiday
                        April 7, 2026TuesdayMartedì in AlbisPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2026FridaySan Giuseppe lavoratorePublic Holiday
                        May 8, 2026FridayAnniversario dell'Elezione del Santo PadrePublic Holiday
                        May 14, 2026ThursdayAscensionePublic Holiday
                        May 24, 2026SundayPentecostePublic Holiday
                        June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus DominiPublic Holiday
                        June 29, 2026MondaySanti Pietro e PaoloPublic Holiday
                        August 14, 2026FridayPausa estivaPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2026SaturdayAssunzione di Maria in CieloPublic Holiday
                        August 16, 2026SundayPausa estivaPublic Holiday
                        September 17, 2026ThursdaySan Roberto Bellarmino - Onomastico del Santo PadrePublic Holiday
                        November 1, 2026SundayOgnissantiPublic Holiday
                        November 2, 2026MondayCommemorazione dei fedeli defuntiPublic Holiday
                        December 8, 2026TuesdayImmacolata ConcezionePublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2026FridayNatalePublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2026SaturdaySanto StefanoPublic Holiday
                        December 27, 2026SundaySan GiovanniPublic Holiday
                        December 31, 2026ThursdayUltimo dell’annoPublic Holiday
                        Show 2027 public holidays

                        All Public Holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) 2027

                        DateDayHolidayType
                        January 1, 2027FridayMaria Santissima Madre di DioPublic Holiday
                        January 6, 2027WednesdayEpifania del SignorePublic Holiday
                        February 11, 2027ThursdayAnniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del VaticanoPublic Holiday
                        March 19, 2027FridaySan GiuseppePublic Holiday
                        March 25, 2027ThursdayGiovedì santoPublic Holiday
                        March 26, 2027FridayVenerdì santoPublic Holiday
                        March 27, 2027SaturdaySabato santoPublic Holiday
                        March 28, 2027SundayDomenica di PasquaPublic Holiday
                        March 29, 2027MondayLunedì dell’AngeloPublic Holiday
                        March 30, 2027TuesdayMartedì in AlbisPublic Holiday
                        May 1, 2027SaturdaySan Giuseppe lavoratorePublic Holiday
                        May 6, 2027ThursdayAscensionePublic Holiday
                        May 8, 2027SaturdayAnniversario dell'Elezione del Santo PadrePublic Holiday
                        May 16, 2027SundayPentecostePublic Holiday
                        May 27, 2027ThursdayCorpus DominiPublic Holiday
                        June 29, 2027TuesdaySanti Pietro e PaoloPublic Holiday
                        August 14, 2027SaturdayPausa estivaPublic Holiday
                        August 15, 2027SundayAssunzione di Maria in CieloPublic Holiday
                        August 16, 2027MondayPausa estivaPublic Holiday
                        September 17, 2027FridaySan Roberto Bellarmino - Onomastico del Santo PadrePublic Holiday
                        November 1, 2027MondayOgnissantiPublic Holiday
                        November 2, 2027TuesdayCommemorazione dei fedeli defuntiPublic Holiday
                        December 8, 2027WednesdayImmacolata ConcezionePublic Holiday
                        December 25, 2027SaturdayNatalePublic Holiday
                        December 26, 2027SundaySanto StefanoPublic Holiday
                        December 27, 2027MondaySan GiovanniPublic Holiday
                        December 31, 2027FridayUltimo dell’annoPublic Holiday

                        Frequently Asked Questions

                        How many public holidays are there in Holy See (Vatican City State)?

                        The number of public holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) can vary by year depending on official calendars, weekends, and local observances.

                        Do businesses close on public holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State)?

                        Many government offices, banks, schools, and businesses close on major public holidays, although private businesses may follow different schedules.

                        Are public holidays the same every year?

                        Some holidays fall on fixed dates every year, while others change because they are based on weekends, religious calendars, or official yearly announcements.

                        How can I take fewer PTO days but get more time off in Holy See (Vatican City State)?

                        Use the "Best Time to Take PTO / Vacation" section on this page. It automatically finds the public holidays in Holy See (Vatican City State) that fall closest to a weekend and tells you exactly how many PTO or vacation days to book to turn them into the longest possible consecutive break.

                        What is the "Smart Time Off" feature?

                        Smart Time Off highlights the single best upcoming opportunity to bridge a public holiday in Holy See (Vatican City State) with a weekend using the fewest PTO or vacation days, so you can plan ahead for the biggest break with the least time taken off work.

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