Vatican City (Holy See) Public Holidays List 2026
Following are the list of Public, Office, School, Bank Holidays in Vatican City (Holy See) year 2026
New Year's Day (01 Jan) : New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany (06 Jan) : Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City (11 Feb) : Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis (13 Mar) : Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Fathers' Day (19 Mar) : Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
St Joseph's Day (19 Mar) : St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
March Equinox (20 Mar) : March Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time starts (29 Mar) : Daylight Saving Time starts in Vatican City State
Good Friday (03 Apr) : Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday (04 Apr) : Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday (05 Apr) : Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday (06 Apr) : Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
St George's Feast (23 Apr) : St George's Feast is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Feast of St Joseph the Worker (01 May) : Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mothers' Day (03 May) : Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day (14 May) : Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Corpus Domini (04 Jun) : Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice (21 Jun) : June Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul (29 Jun) : The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Day of the Assumption of Mary (15 Aug) : The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Assumption Day Holiday (16 Aug) : Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State
September Equinox (23 Sep) : September Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time ends (25 Oct) : Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City State
All Saints' Day (01 Nov) : Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day (02 Nov) : All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (08 Dec) : The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice (21 Dec) : December Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Christmas Eve (24 Dec) : Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day (25 Dec) : Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St Stephen's Day (26 Dec) : St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
New Year's Eve (31 Dec) : New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.