San MarinovsVatican City
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
9
Days you're both off
9
Only San Marino
6
Only Vatican City
What the numbers say
In 2026, San Marino has 18 nationwide public holidays and Vatican City has 15, so San Marino gets 3 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter Monday and Labour Day.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: San Marino has 14 on working days (4 fall on a weekend), against 12 for Vatican City (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, San Marino offers 4 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 9 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Vatican City offers 5 and 6. San Marino has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in San Marino and December in Vatican City.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only San Marino
Vatican City is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Vatican City
San Marino is working these days.
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