Public holidays in Vatican City, 2027
27 public holidays, 18 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Vatican City drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on Friday 1 January.
2027 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Friday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Wednesday |
| 11 February | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Thursday |
| 19 March | Saint Joseph | Friday |
| 25 March | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 26 March | Good Friday | Friday |
| 27 March | Easter Saturday | Saturday |
| 28 March | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 29 March | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 30 March | In Albis Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Saint Joseph the Worker | Saturday |
| 6 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 8 May | Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV | Saturday |
| 16 May | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 27 May | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 29 June | Saints Peter and Paul | Tuesday |
| 14 August | Summer holiday | Saturday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Sunday |
| 16 August | Summer holiday | Monday |
| 17 September | Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father | Friday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Monday |
| 2 November | All Souls' Day | Tuesday |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Wednesday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Saturday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Sunday |
| 27 December | St. John | Monday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Friday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Vatican City have in 2027?
27 nationwide public holidays, 18 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Vatican City?
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, on Friday 1 January 2027.
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.