Holy See (Vatican City State) has a total of 31 holidays in 2022. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Saturday, January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Thursday, January 6, 2022 Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City
Friday, February 11, 2022 Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Sunday, March 13, 2022 Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Fathers' Day
Saturday, March 19, 2022 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
St Joseph's Day
Saturday, March 19, 2022 St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
March Equinox
Sunday, March 20, 2022 March Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 27, 2022 Daylight Saving Time starts in Vatican City State
Good Friday
Friday, April 15, 2022 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 16, 2022 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 17, 2022 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 18, 2022 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
St George's Feast
Saturday, April 23, 2022 St George's Feast is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 1, 2022 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Feast of St Joseph the Worker
Sunday, May 1, 2022 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 26, 2022 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Corpus Domini
Thursday, June 16, 2022 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 June Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Day of the Assumption of Mary
Monday, August 15, 2022 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Assumption Day Holiday
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State
September Equinox
Friday, September 23, 2022 September Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 30, 2022 Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City State
All Saints' Day
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday, December 8, 2022 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Wednesday, December 21, 2022 December Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24, 2022 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25, 2022 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St Stephen's Day
Monday, December 26, 2022 St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 31, 2022 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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