Vatican CityvsSan Marino
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
9
Only San Marino
What the numbers say
In 2026, Vatican City has 15 nationwide public holidays and San Marino has 18, so San Marino gets 3 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 14 for San Marino (4 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); San Marino offers 4 and 9. San Marino has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is December in Vatican City and December in San Marino.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Vatican City
San Marino is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only San Marino
Vatican City is working these days.
Full calendars: Vatican City · San Marino