Holy See (Vatican City State) has a total of 31 holidays in 2025. 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
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Monday, January 6, 2025 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
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Thursday, March 13, 2025 Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Fathers' Day
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
St Joseph's Day
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
March Equinox
Thursday, March 20, 2025 March Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 30, 2025 Daylight Saving Time starts in Vatican City State
Good Friday
Friday, April 18, 2025 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 19, 2025 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20, 2025 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 21, 2025 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
St George's Feast
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 St George's Feast is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Feast of St Joseph the Worker
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 4, 2025 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 19, 2025 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice
Saturday, June 21, 2025 June Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul
Sunday, June 29, 2025 The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Day of the Assumption of Mary
Friday, August 15, 2025 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
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State
September Equinox
Monday, September 22, 2025 September Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 26, 2025 Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City State
All Saints' Day
Saturday, November 1, 2025 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Sunday, November 2, 2025 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
Monday, December 8, 2025 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Sunday, December 21, 2025 December Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St Stephen's Day
Friday, December 26, 2025 St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
New Year's Eve
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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