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Global Holiday Guide

Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father

Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
May 8, 2026 Friday

Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father Dates

2026 May 8, 2026 Friday 1 country: Vatican City
2027 May 8, 2027 Saturday 1 country: Vatican City
2028 May 8, 2028 Monday 1 country: Vatican City

Countries That Observe Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father

Public Holiday Status

Countries represented1
Public holiday1
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0

Status varies by country and year. Of 1 country represented in the available data, 1 has at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.

About Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father

Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father?

The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.

Is Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father a public holiday?

Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.

Which countries observe Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father?

The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.