Vatican City Public Holidays 2027

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Vatican City for 2027. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

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Longest breakFriday, February 12, 2027

Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano (Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City)

Thu, Feb 11 → Sun, Feb 14

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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 1 leave day turn into 4 days off in a row.

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                          About Public Holidays in Vatican City

                          Vatican City, the world's smallest sovereign state, observes a religious calendar centered on Catholic feast days rather than any civic independence date, given its unique status as the seat of the Catholic Church - Saints Peter and Paul (June 29) and the anniversary of the Pope's election or inauguration are among its most significant dates.

                          All Public Holidays in Vatican City 2027

                          DateDayHolidayType
                          January 1, 2027FridayMaria Santissima Madre di Dio (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)Public Holiday
                          January 6, 2027WednesdayEpifania del Signore (Epiphany)Public Holiday
                          February 11, 2027ThursdayAnniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano (Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City)Public Holiday
                          March 19, 2027FridaySan Giuseppe (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
                          March 25, 2027ThursdayGiovedì santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
                          March 26, 2027FridayVenerdì santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
                          March 27, 2027SaturdaySabato santo (Easter Saturday)Public Holiday
                          March 28, 2027SundayDomenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
                          March 29, 2027MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
                          March 30, 2027TuesdayMartedì in Albis (In Albis Tuesday)Public Holiday
                          May 1, 2027SaturdaySan Giuseppe lavoratore (Saint Joseph the Worker)Public Holiday
                          May 6, 2027ThursdayAscensione (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
                          May 8, 2027SaturdayAnniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre (Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV)Public Holiday
                          May 16, 2027SundayPentecoste (Pentecost)Public Holiday
                          May 27, 2027ThursdayCorpus Domini (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
                          June 29, 2027TuesdaySanti Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
                          August 14, 2027SaturdayPausa estiva (Summer holiday)Public Holiday
                          August 15, 2027SundayAssunzione di Maria in Cielo (Assumption)Public Holiday
                          August 16, 2027MondayPausa estiva (Summer holiday)Public Holiday
                          September 17, 2027FridaySan Roberto Bellarmino - Onomastico del Santo Padre (Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father)Public Holiday
                          November 1, 2027MondayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
                          November 2, 2027TuesdayCommemorazione dei fedeli defunti (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
                          December 8, 2027WednesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
                          December 25, 2027SaturdayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
                          December 26, 2027SundaySanto Stefano (Boxing Day)Public Holiday
                          December 27, 2027MondaySan Giovanni (St. John)Public Holiday
                          December 31, 2027FridayUltimo dell’anno (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

                          All Public Holidays in Vatican City 2026

                          DateDayHolidayType
                          January 1, 2026ThursdayMaria Santissima Madre di Dio (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)Public Holiday
                          January 6, 2026TuesdayEpifania del Signore (Epiphany)Public Holiday
                          February 11, 2026WednesdayAnniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano (Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City)Public Holiday
                          March 19, 2026ThursdaySan Giuseppe (Saint Joseph)Public Holiday
                          April 2, 2026ThursdayGiovedì santo (Maundy Thursday)Public Holiday
                          April 3, 2026FridayVenerdì santo (Good Friday)Public Holiday
                          April 4, 2026SaturdaySabato santo (Easter Saturday)Public Holiday
                          April 5, 2026SundayDomenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)Public Holiday
                          April 6, 2026MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
                          April 7, 2026TuesdayMartedì in Albis (In Albis Tuesday)Public Holiday
                          May 1, 2026FridaySan Giuseppe lavoratore (Saint Joseph the Worker)Public Holiday
                          May 8, 2026FridayAnniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre (Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV)Public Holiday
                          May 14, 2026ThursdayAscensione (Ascension Day)Public Holiday
                          May 24, 2026SundayPentecoste (Pentecost)Public Holiday
                          June 4, 2026ThursdayCorpus Domini (Corpus Christi)Public Holiday
                          June 29, 2026MondaySanti Pietro e Paolo (Saints Peter and Paul)Public Holiday
                          August 14, 2026FridayPausa estiva (Summer holiday)Public Holiday
                          August 15, 2026SaturdayAssunzione di Maria in Cielo (Assumption)Public Holiday
                          August 16, 2026SundayPausa estiva (Summer holiday)Public Holiday
                          September 17, 2026ThursdaySan Roberto Bellarmino - Onomastico del Santo Padre (Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father)Public Holiday
                          November 1, 2026SundayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
                          November 2, 2026MondayCommemorazione dei fedeli defunti (All Souls' Day)Public Holiday
                          December 8, 2026TuesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
                          December 25, 2026FridayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
                          December 26, 2026SaturdaySanto Stefano (Boxing Day)Public Holiday
                          December 27, 2026SundaySan Giovanni (St. John)Public Holiday
                          December 31, 2026ThursdayUltimo dell’anno (New Year's Eve)Public Holiday

                          Frequently Asked Questions

                          How many public holidays are there in Vatican City?

                          Vatican City has 27 public holidays in 2027, 14 more than the global average of 13.

                          Which Vatican City public holidays fall on a weekend in 2027?

                          8 public holidays fall on a weekend in Vatican City in 2027: Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis (Saturday, March 13), Saint Joseph the Worker (Saturday, May 1), Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV (Saturday, May 8), Summer holiday (Saturday, August 14), Assumption (Sunday, August 15), Anniversary of the election of Pope John Paul II (Saturday, October 16), Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25), Boxing Day (Sunday, December 26). Vatican City grants no substitute day for these, so these are lost.

                          Does Vatican City give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

                          No — Vatican City does not grant a substitute working day when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

                          What is the longest break possible in Vatican City in 2027?

                          4 consecutive days off in Vatican City in 2027, February 11–February 14, by booking 1 day of leave.

                          When is the next public holiday in Vatican City?

                          The next public holiday in Vatican City is Ognissanti (All Saints' Day) on November 1, 2026.

                          Which holidays in Vatican City change date each year?

                          Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, In Albis Tuesday, Ascension Day, Pentecost, Corpus Christi do not fall on the same date every year in Vatican City, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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