Monaco (MC)
Monaco is the world's most expensive and glamorous sovereign micro-state — a 2.
Capital: Monaco
Region: Europe
Language: French
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 100)
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Public Holidays 2026
13 holidays in Monaco. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Jour de l'An
Public holiday. All government offices, banks, and most shops closed. Monaco begins the new year with the Rallye Monte-Carlo preparation — the rally itself typically runs 22–25 January.
Tue 27
Saint Devote Day Public Holiday
Sainte-Dévote
Monaco's most important national religious holiday — honouring the patron saint of Monaco and the Grimaldi family. A torchlit procession takes place in the evening of January 26; the Prince and royal family attend a thanksgiving mass at the Sainte Dévote chapel on January 27. A symbolic boat is burned in the harbour to reenact the legend of Dévote's arrival. Unique to Monaco — not observed in France.
April 2026
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lundi de Pâques
Public holiday following Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026). Schools, government offices, and banks closed. Good Friday (April 3) is not an official public holiday in Monaco unlike some other countries.
May 2026
Fri 1
International Workers' Day Public Holiday
Fête du Travail
Labour Day — public holiday. Shops and businesses generally closed. Monaco observes all major French public holidays plus its own national ones.
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Ascension
The Thursday 39 days after Easter — a public holiday in Monaco. Often taken as part of a long weekend (the following Friday is sometimes informally observed as a bridge day by businesses).
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
Lundi de Pentecôte
The Monday 50 days after Easter. Public holiday. Late May is also when the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix occurs — typically scheduled in late May, transforming the Principality for race weekend.
June 2026
Thu 4
Corpus Christi Public Holiday
Fête-Dieu / Corpus Christi
Observed in Monaco as a public holiday — unlike France where it is not a national holiday. The Catholic tradition remains strong in Monaco. A religious procession through Monaco-Ville takes place.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Assomption de la Vierge Marie
Public holiday. Major Catholic feast day — the Cathedral of Monaco (Notre-Dame-Immaculée) holds a solemn mass. Monaco is quieter than usual in August as many residents take summer holidays.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints Day Public Holiday
Toussaint
Public holiday. Falls on Sunday in 2026 — substitute observed Monday Nov 2. Families visit the Monaco cemetery to lay chrysanthemums on graves. A strong French and Monégasque tradition.
Mon 2
All Saints Day (substitute) Public Holiday
Toussaint (jour de remplacement)
Substitute for All Saints Day (Nov 1 falls on Sunday in 2026) — observed Monday Nov 2, per Monaco law: if All Saints' Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is an official public holiday.
Thu 19
National Day (Sovereign Prince Day) Public Holiday
Fête Nationale de Monaco
Monaco's most important national holiday — celebrating the Sovereign Prince on the feast of Saint Rainier (patron saint of the ruling Prince's name). The Prince addresses citizens from the Palace balcony; a military parade takes place in the Place du Palais; fireworks over the harbour in the evening. The entire Principality participates — this is Monaco's equivalent of a National Day celebration. All businesses closed. Previously observed on the third Sunday of November; now fixed at November 19.
December 2026
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Immaculée Conception
Catholic feast day observed as a public holiday in Monaco. Monaco maintains more Catholic public holidays than France, reflecting the Principality's religious character and the role of the Church in Monégasque tradition.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Noël
Public holiday. Monaco's Christmas illuminations and the Marché de Noël (Christmas market) along the Quai Albert run from late November through December 31. Most businesses and restaurants closed December 25; many reopen for New Year's Eve (December 31).
Note: Some holidays in Monaco apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.