Public holidays in Vatican City, 2028
27 public holidays, 20 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 Saturday 1 January.
2028 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God | Saturday |
| 6 January | Epiphany | Thursday |
| 11 February | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Friday |
| 19 March | Saint Joseph | Sunday |
| 13 April | Maundy Thursday | Thursday |
| 14 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 15 April | Easter Saturday | Saturday |
| 16 April | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 17 April | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 18 April | In Albis Tuesday | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Saint Joseph the Worker | Monday |
| 8 May | Anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV | Monday |
| 25 May | Ascension Day | Thursday |
| 4 June | Pentecost | Sunday |
| 15 June | Corpus Christi | Thursday |
| 29 June | Saints Peter and Paul | Thursday |
| 14 August | Summer holiday | Monday |
| 15 August | Assumption | Tuesday |
| 16 August | Summer holiday | Wednesday |
| 17 September | Saint Robert Bellarmine - Name day of the Holy Father | Sunday |
| 1 November | All Saints' Day | Wednesday |
| 2 November | All Souls' Day | Thursday |
| 8 December | Immaculate Conception | Friday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Monday |
| 26 December | Boxing Day | Tuesday |
| 27 December | St. John | Wednesday |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve | Sunday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Vatican City have in 2028?
27 nationwide public holidays, 20 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 Saturday 1 January 2028.
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.