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Public holidays in Vatican City

15 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Banks, post offices and most shops close — plan transport and bookings around these dates.

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Here are all 15 nationwide public holidays in Vatican City for 2027, with dates, local names and the next one coming up. Use them to plan around bank closures, transport changes and long weekends.

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1
Jan
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Maria Santissima Madre di Dio · Nationwide · falls on a Fri
in 99 days

All 2027 holidays

1
Jan
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodNext
Maria Santissima Madre di Dio · Fri
Nationwide
6
Jan
Epiphany
Epifania del Signore · Wed
Nationwide
11
Feb
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City
Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano · Thu
Nationwide
13
Mar
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Anniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre · Sat
Nationwide
19
Mar
Saint Joseph's Day
San Giuseppe · Fri
Nationwide
29
Mar
Easter Monday
Lunedì dell'Angelo · Mon
Nationwide
23
Apr
Saint George
Onomastico del Santo Padre · Fri
Nationwide
1
May
Saint Joseph the Worker
San Giuseppe lavoratore · Sat
Nationwide
29
Jun
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
Santi Pietro e Paolo · Tue
Nationwide
15
Aug
Assumption Day
Assunzione di Maria in Cielo · Sun
Nationwide
8
Sep
Nativity of Mary
Festa della natività della madonna · Wed
Nationwide
1
Nov
All Saints Day
Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti · Mon
Nationwide
8
Dec
Immaculate Conception
Immacolata Concezione · Wed
Nationwide
25
Dec
Christmas Day
Natale · Sat
Nationwide
26
Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Santo Stefano · Sun
Nationwide

2027 calendar & bridge days

Every public holiday is marked below. If you work in this country, turn on bridge days: a single workday booked off next to a holiday turns it and the weekend into a long break.

Public holidayBridge dayWeekendToday
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February
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April
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June
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August
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October
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November
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December
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Best bridge days

  • 4
    days off
    11 Thu – Sun, Feb 14
    Take Fri, Feb 12 off
    for 1 day of leave
  • 4
    days off
    26 Sat – Tue, Jun 29
    Take Mon, Jun 28 off
    for 1 day of leave
  • 6
    days off
    1 Fri – Wed, Jan 6
    Take 4 Mon – Tue, Jan 5 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    6 Wed – Sun, Jan 10
    Take 7 Thu – Fri, Jan 8 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    4 Sat – Wed, Sep 8
    Take 6 Mon – Tue, Sep 7 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    8 Wed – Sun, Sep 12
    Take 9 Thu – Fri, Sep 10 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    4 Sat – Wed, Dec 8
    Take 6 Mon – Tue, Dec 7 off
    for 2 days of leave
  • 5
    days off
    8 Wed – Sun, Dec 12
    Take 9 Thu – Fri, Dec 10 off
    for 2 days of leave
Good to know

When a public holiday lands midweek, many people “bridge” the gap to the weekend — expect quieter cities and busier roads around the long weekend.

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Public holiday FAQ

Vatican City has 15 nationwide public holidays in 2027. Some regions add their own local holidays on top, so the total where you're travelling can be higher.

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Holiday data from Nager.Date, public domain. Regional (state/province-level) holidays are included and labelled where they apply.