Vatican CityvsMonaco
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
9
Only Vatican City
6
Only Monaco
What the numbers say
In 2026, Vatican City has 15 nationwide public holidays and Monaco has 12, so Vatican City gets 3 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Maria Santissima Madre di Dio, Lunedì dell'Angelo, San Giuseppe lavoratore and Assunzione di Maria in Cielo.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Vatican City has 12 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 11 for Monaco (1 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); Monaco offers 5 and 6. They're level on bridge days. The busiest month is December in Vatican City and May in Monaco.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Vatican City
Monaco is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Monaco
Vatican City is working these days.
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