Public holidays in Vatican City, 2026
27 public holidays, 19 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Vatican City drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: All Souls' Day on Monday 2 November.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Thursday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 11 February | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Wednesday |
| 19 March | Saint Joseph | Thursday |
| 2 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 4 April | Easter Saturday | Saturday |
| 5 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 7 April | In Albis Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Saint Joseph the Worker | Friday |
| 8 May | Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV | Friday |
| 14 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 24 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 4 June | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 29 June | Saints Peter and Paul | Monday |
| 14 August | Summer holiday | Friday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Saturday |
| 16 August | Summer holiday | Sunday |
| 17 September | Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father | Thursday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Sunday |
| 2 November | All Souls' Day | Monday |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Saturday |
| 27 December | St. John | Sunday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Thursday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Vatican City have in 2026?
27 nationwide public holidays, 19 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Vatican City?
All Souls' Day, on Monday 2 November 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.