Vatican City (Holy See) Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
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.
March
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Father's Day
Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
St Joseph's Day
St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
April
May
Feast of St Joseph the Worker
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo
Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
June
August
Day of the Assumption of Mary
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
Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State
November
December
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St Stephen's Day
St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.