ItalyvsVatican City
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
4
Only Italy
6
Only Vatican City
What the numbers say
In 2026, Italy has 13 nationwide public holidays and Vatican City has 15, so Vatican City gets 2 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including Capodanno, Epifania, Lunedì dell'Angelo and Festa del Lavoro.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Italy has 7 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Vatican City (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Italy offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Vatican City offers 5 and 6. Vatican City has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Italy and December in Vatican City.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Italy
Vatican City is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Vatican City
Italy is working these days.
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