Holy See (Vatican City State) has a total of 31 holidays in 2028. 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, 2028 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Thursday, January 6, 2028 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, 2028 Anniversary of the foundation of Vatican City is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis
Monday, March 13, 2028 Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Father's Day
Sunday, March 19, 2028 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
St Joseph's Day
Sunday, March 19, 2028 St Joseph's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
March Equinox
Monday, March 20, 2028 March Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 26, 2028 Daylight Saving Time starts in Vatican City State
Good Friday
Friday, April 14, 2028 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 15, 2028 Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 16, 2028 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 17, 2028 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
St George's Feast
Sunday, April 23, 2028 St George's Feast is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Feast of St Joseph the Worker
Monday, May 1, 2028 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Mother's Day
Sunday, May 7, 2028 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 25, 2028 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 15, 2028 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
June Solstice
Tuesday, June 20, 2028 June Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul
Thursday, June 29, 2028 The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul is a national holiday in Vatican City State
Day of the Assumption of Mary
Tuesday, August 15, 2028 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
Wednesday, August 16, 2028 Assumption Day Holiday is a national holiday in Vatican City State
September Equinox
Friday, September 22, 2028 September Equinox in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 29, 2028 Daylight Saving Time ends in Vatican City State
All Saints' Day
Wednesday, November 1, 2028 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Thursday, November 2, 2028 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
Friday, December 8, 2028 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Thursday, December 21, 2028 December Solstice in Vatican City State (Vatican City)
Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24, 2028 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Monday, December 25, 2028 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St Stephen's Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2028 St Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Vatican City State
New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31, 2028 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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