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2026 Vatican City Holidays

See public holidays in Vatican City for 2026, with official dates, observances, and key calendar events throughout the year.

Total Holidays

15

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

December

3 holidays

This Month

1

Holiday this month

Next Holiday

Saint Peter and Saint Paul

3 days away

About Vatican City holidays in 2026

In 2026, Vatican City observes a series of religious and historical holidays. The year begins with significant Christian observances like the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and Epiphany. Throughout the spring and summer, the calendar marks important saints' days, anniversaries related to the foundation of Vatican City and the election of Pope Francis, and major feasts such as Easter Monday and the Assumption Day. The year concludes with a concentration of holidays in late autumn and early winter, including All Saints Day, the Immaculate Conception, and Christmas Day, followed by St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdaySolemnity of Mary, Mother of God
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
February 11, 2026WednesdayAnniversary of the foundation of Vatican City
March 13, 2026FridayAnniversary of the election of Pope Francis
March 19, 2026ThursdaySaint Joseph's Day
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 23, 2026ThursdaySaint George
May 1, 2026FridaySaint Joseph the Worker
June 29, 2026MondaySaint Peter and Saint Paul
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
September 8, 2026TuesdayNativity of Mary
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints Day
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Vatican City holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to religious observances.
  • Consider the proximity of holidays to weekends for potential extended periods of observance.
  • The calendar includes several anniversaries specific to Vatican City and its leadership.

Holiday patterns in 2026

Vatican City's holiday calendar shows a notable concentration at the beginning and end of the year. January and December each feature multiple observances, with December being particularly busy with three holidays. The middle of the year is more spread out, with single holidays occurring in February, May, June, August, September, and November.

There are two quiet periods in the calendar: July and October have no listed holidays. The year includes a mix of universally recognized Christian feasts and specific anniversaries related to Vatican City's history and its papal leadership.

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