Holidays in Vatican City (Holy See) in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Vatican City (Holy See) in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Vatican City (Holy See).
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Vatican City (Holy See) January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Epiphany | Vatican City (Holy See) January 6 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City | Vatican City (Holy See) February 11 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis | Vatican City (Holy See) March 13 2026, Friday |
National |
| St Joseph's Day | Vatican City (Holy See) March 19 2026, Thursday |
National |
| March Equinox | Vatican City (Holy See) March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Vatican City (Holy See) March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Vatican City (Holy See) April 3 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Holy Saturday | Vatican City (Holy See) April 4 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Vatican City (Holy See) April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Easter Monday | Vatican City (Holy See) April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| St George's Feast | Vatican City (Holy See) April 23 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Feast of St Joseph the Worker | Vatican City (Holy See) May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Ascension Day | Vatican City (Holy See) May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Corpus Domini | Vatican City (Holy See) June 4 2026, Thursday |
National |
| June Solstice | Vatican City (Holy See) June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul | Vatican City (Holy See) June 29 2026, Monday |
National |
| Day of the Assumption of Mary | Vatican City (Holy See) August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Assumption Day Holiday | Vatican City (Holy See) August 16 2026, Sunday |
National |
| September Equinox | Vatican City (Holy See) September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Vatican City (Holy See) October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| All Saints' Day | Vatican City (Holy See) November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| All Souls' Day | Vatican City (Holy See) November 2 2026, Monday |
National |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Vatican City (Holy See) December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Vatican City (Holy See) December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Vatican City (Holy See) December 24 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Christmas Day | Vatican City (Holy See) December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| St Stephen's Day | Vatican City (Holy See) December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Vatican City (Holy See) December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
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