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Vatican CityvsItaly

Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.

9

Days you're both off

6

Only Vatican City

4

Only Italy

What the numbers say

In 2026, Vatican City has 15 nationwide public holidays and Italy has 13, so Vatican City gets 2 more days off. They line up on 9 dates, including Maria Santissima Madre di Dio, Epifania del Signore, Lunedì dell'Angelo and San Giuseppe lavoratore.

What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Vatican City has 12 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Italy (6 on a weekend).

For short breaks, Vatican City offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 6 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Italy offers 3 and 4. Vatican City has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Vatican City and April in Italy.

Shared days

Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.

Maria Santissima Madre di DioThursday · 1 Jan 2026Epifania del SignoreTuesday · 6 Jan 2026Lunedì dell'AngeloMonday · 6 Apr 2026San Giuseppe lavoratoreFriday · 1 May 2026Assunzione di Maria in CieloSaturday · 15 Aug 2026Tutti i Santi, OgnissantiSunday · 1 Nov 2026Immacolata ConcezioneTuesday · 8 Dec 2026NataleFriday · 25 Dec 2026Santo StefanoSaturday · 26 Dec 2026

Only Vatican City

Italy is working — expect one-sided quiet.

Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del VaticanoWednesday · 11 Feb 2026Anniversario dell'Elezione del Santo PadreFriday · 13 Mar 2026San GiuseppeThursday · 19 Mar 2026Onomastico del Santo PadreThursday · 23 Apr 2026Santi Pietro e PaoloMonday · 29 Jun 2026Festa della natività della madonnaTuesday · 8 Sep 2026

Only Italy

Vatican City is working these days.

PasquaSunday · 5 Apr 2026Festa della LiberazioneSaturday · 25 Apr 2026Festa della RepubblicaTuesday · 2 Jun 2026San Francesco d'AssisiSunday · 4 Oct 2026

Full calendars: Vatican City · Italy