EpiphanyTuesday, January 6, 2026
ConfirmedVatican City
CHRISTIAN HOLIDAYSVatican City Christian Holidays and Liturgical Dates
Vatican City’s public life is inseparable from the Holy See’s Catholic liturgical calendar, yet liturgical rank, a holy day of obligation and a civil day off are distinct concepts. This guide displays the protected Christian dates for 2026–2028 with that distinction intact.
Vatican City Christian Holidays 2026
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
Maundy ThursdayThursday, April 2, 2026
ConfirmedGood FridayFriday, April 3, 2026
ConfirmedEaster SundaySunday, April 5, 2026
ConfirmedEaster MondayMonday, April 6, 2026
ConfirmedAscension DayThursday, May 14, 2026
ConfirmedAll Saints DaySunday, November 1, 2026
ConfirmedAll Souls DayMonday, November 2, 2026
ConfirmedChristmas EveThursday, December 24, 2026
ConfirmedChristmas DayFriday, December 25, 2026
ConfirmedVatican City Christian Holidays 2027
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
EpiphanyWednesday, January 6, 2027
Subject to confirmationMaundy ThursdayThursday, March 25, 2027
Subject to confirmationGood FridayFriday, March 26, 2027
Subject to confirmationEaster SundaySunday, March 28, 2027
Subject to confirmationEaster MondayMonday, March 29, 2027
Subject to confirmationAscension DayThursday, May 6, 2027
Subject to confirmationAll Saints DayMonday, November 1, 2027
Subject to confirmationAll Souls DayTuesday, November 2, 2027
Subject to confirmationChristmas EveFriday, December 24, 2027
Subject to confirmationChristmas DaySaturday, December 25, 2027
Subject to confirmationVatican City Christian Holidays 2028
Only dates mapped to this specific holiday classification are shown.
EpiphanyThursday, January 6, 2028
Subject to confirmationMaundy ThursdayThursday, April 13, 2028
Subject to confirmationGood FridayFriday, April 14, 2028
Subject to confirmationEaster SundaySunday, April 16, 2028
Subject to confirmationEaster MondayMonday, April 17, 2028
Subject to confirmationAscension DayThursday, May 25, 2028
Subject to confirmationAll Saints DayWednesday, November 1, 2028
Subject to confirmationAll Souls DayThursday, November 2, 2028
Subject to confirmationChristmas EveSunday, December 24, 2028
Subject to confirmationChristmas DayMonday, December 25, 2028
Subject to confirmationCountry context
Canon law identifies universal holy days, while the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations publishes the Pope’s celebration calendar. Vatican employment and institutional schedules are governed through their own competent authorities.
Coverage and entitlement
The listed records include major Holy Week, Easter, Christmas and other feast dates. They are calendar information, not a claim that every liturgical observance has the same civil or employment consequence.
Calendar interpretation
Dates in this calendar carry traditions specific to Vatican City Christian Holidays. Observance can involve worship, family gatherings, community events and seasonal customs; practices differ among communities and individuals.
Workplace impact
Do not infer universal office closure from religious classification alone. Use the current official calendar, employment law and applicable contract when planning work.
Banking impact
Bank hours, payment cut-offs and settlement schedules can change on official public holidays. Institution notices remain the operational source.
Schools and institutions
School and academic calendars are issued separately and may contain longer breaks or institution-specific observances.
Travel planning
Transport demand and opening hours can change around major festivals. Confirm official dates and operator schedules, especially for lunar or otherwise movable occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every listed religious date close all workplaces?
No. Religious classification and legal holiday entitlement are different questions.
Why can some dates change?
Lunar and movable feasts may depend on calculation, observation or a later official announcement.
Are 2026, 2027 and 2028 shown on separate indexable pages?
No. One canonical evergreen guide provides an internal year selector.
Is this every religious observance in the country?
No. It contains the protected identities approved for this classified calendar.