Vatican City (VA)
Vatican City — the Holy See — is the world's smallest independent state and the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church.
Capital: Vatican City
Region: Europe
Language: Latin
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Unknown
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
19 holidays in Vatican City. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Capodanno / Sollennità di Maria Santissima Madre di Dio
Tue 6
Epiphany Public Holiday
Epifania del Signore
February 2026
Wed 11
Anniversary of the Lateran Treaty Public Holiday
Anniversario dei Patti Lateranensi
Commemorates the 1929 Lateran Treaty establishing Vatican sovereignty. Official Vatican state holiday.
April 2026
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Venerdì Santo
Sat 4
Holy Saturday Public Holiday
Sabato Santo
Sun 5
Easter Sunday Public Holiday
Pasqua di Resurrezione
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta)
May 2026
Fri 8
Anniversary of the Pope's Election Public Holiday
Anniversario della Elezione del Santo Padre
Pope Leo XIV elected 8 May 2025. Observed annually as a Vatican state holiday.
Thu 14
Ascension of the Lord Public Holiday
Ascensione del Signore
Mon 25
Pentecost Monday Public Holiday
Lunedì di Pentecoste
June 2026
Mon 29
Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul Public Holiday
Festa dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
The most important Vatican state holiday. Patron saints of Rome and the Holy See. Major liturgical celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Assunzione della Beata Vergine Maria
September 2026
Thu 17
Anniversary of the Pope's Name Day (St. Robert Bellarmine) Public Holiday
Onomastico del Santo Padre
Pope Leo XIV's name day — feast of St. Robert Bellarmine (September 17). Observed as a Vatican state holiday in honour of the reigning Pope's patron saint.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints' Day Public Holiday
Solennità di Tutti i Santi
Mon 2
All Souls' Day Public Holiday
Commemorazione dei Fedeli Defunti
December 2026
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Immacolata Concezione della Beata Vergine Maria
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Natale del Signore
Sun 27
Feast of the Holy Family Public Holiday
Festa della Sacra Famiglia
Observed on the Sunday after Christmas or 27 December. Vatican offices observe this holiday.
Thu 31
New Year's Eve / St. Sylvester Public Holiday
San Silvestro
Vatican offices typically closed. Te Deum thanksgiving celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica.
Note: Some holidays in Vatican City apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.