Public Holidays in Vatican City 2026
11 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Vatican City follows a predominantly Catholic holiday calendar, while some Holy See offices also observe pontifical and office-specific closure days.
Vatican City Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Mary, Mother of God / New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Feb 11 | Wednesday | Anniversary of the Lateran Treaty |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Saint Joseph's Day |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Jun 29 | Monday | Saints Peter and Paul |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Saint Stephen's Day |
This table excludes office-specific pontifical closure days and focuses on stable state and liturgical holidays.
Religious and State Anniversaries 2026
11 February marks the Lateran Treaty anniversary and the foundation of Vatican City State. Saints Peter and Paul on 29 June is another major holiday.
Holiday Rules in Vatican City
This table focuses on the stable state and major liturgical holidays rather than office-specific pontifical closure days, which can change with the reigning pope.
Vatican City Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Lateran Treaty Day is 11 February.
- Saints Peter and Paul is 29 June.
- The euro is used.
- Some Holy See office closures are additional to the state calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vatican City State founded?
The Lateran Treaty took effect in 1929 and is commemorated on 11 February.
Is Easter Monday a holiday?
Yes.
Why is HDI not shown as a numeric score?
Vatican City is not ranked in the standard UNDP HDI table.
Are papal anniversaries included?
Not in this core table because office-specific pontifical closures can change.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Holy See publication independently sets out Vatican holiday and vacation-day categories.
Official Vatican regulations define feast days and vacation days observed by Governatorate personnel.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source status: official Vatican personnel regulations provide the institutional holiday framework. Calendar-specific movable observances are checked against the applicable liturgical calendar.