Holy See (Vatican City State) Public Holidays in 2024
Holy See (Vatican City State) has a total of 31 holidays in 2024. 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 |
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| New Year's Day |
Monday, January 1, 2024 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 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 |
Sunday, February 11, 2024 | Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| Fathers' Day |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| St Joseph's Day |
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| March Equinox |
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | March Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 29, 2024 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 31, 2024 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Vatican City State |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 1, 2024 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| St George's Feast |
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | St George's Feast is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| Feast of St Joseph the Worker |
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 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, May 30, 2024 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| June Solstice |
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | June Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City) |
| The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul |
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| Day of the Assumption of Mary |
Thursday, August 15, 2024 | 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 |
Friday, August 16, 2024 | Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| September Equinox |
Sunday, September 22, 2024 | September Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City) |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 27, 2024 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City State |
| All Saints' Day |
Friday, November 1, 2024 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| All Souls' Day |
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 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 |
Sunday, December 8, 2024 | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | December Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City) |
| Christmas Eve |
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| St Stephen's Day |
Thursday, December 26, 2024 | St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State |
| New Year's Eve |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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