Saint Peter and Saint Paul around the world in 2024

Saint Peter and Saint Paul around the world in 2024
Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Image by El Greco , via Office Holidays
  How long until Saint Peter and Saint Paul?
Saint Peter and Saint Paul
  Dates of Saint Peter and Saint Paul around the world
2025 Various Jun 29, Jun 30
ChileMon, Jun 30National Holiday
ColombiaMon, Jun 30National Holiday (in lieu)
MaltaSun, Jun 29National Holiday
PeruSun, Jun 29National Holiday
Switzerland Jun 29
GraubündenSun, Jun 29Regional Holiday
TicinoSun, Jun 29Regional Holiday
Vatican CitySun, Jun 29National Holiday
VenezuelaSun, Jun 29National Holiday
2024 Various Jun 29, Jul 1
ChileSat, Jun 29National Holiday
ColombiaMon, Jul 1National Holiday (in lieu)
MaltaSat, Jun 29National Holiday
PeruSat, Jun 29National Holiday
Switzerland Jun 29
GraubündenSat, Jun 29Regional Holiday
TicinoSat, Jun 29Regional Holiday
Vatican CitySat, Jun 29National Holiday
VenezuelaSat, Jun 29National Holiday
2023 Various Jun 26, Jun 29, Jul 3
ChileMon, Jun 26National Holiday (in lieu)
ColombiaMon, Jul 3National Holiday (in lieu)
MaltaThu, Jun 29National Holiday
PeruThu, Jun 29National Holiday
Switzerland Jun 29
GraubündenThu, Jun 29Regional Holiday
TicinoThu, Jun 29Regional Holiday
Vatican CityThu, Jun 29National Holiday
VenezuelaThu, Jun 29National Holiday
2022 Various Jun 27, Jun 29, Jul 4
ChileMon, Jun 27National Holiday
ColombiaMon, Jul 4National Holiday
MaltaWed, Jun 29National Holiday
PeruWed, Jun 29National Holiday
Switzerland Jun 29
GraubündenWed, Jun 29Regional Holiday
TicinoWed, Jun 29Regional Holiday
Vatican CityWed, Jun 29National Holiday
VenezuelaWed, Jun 29Not A Public Holiday
2021 Various Jun 28, Jun 29, Jul 5
ChileMon, Jun 28National Holiday
ColombiaMon, Jul 5National Holiday (in lieu)
MaltaTue, Jun 29National Holiday
PeruTue, Jun 29National Holiday
Switzerland Jun 29
GraubündenTue, Jun 29Regional Holiday
TicinoTue, Jun 29Regional Holiday
Vatican CityTue, Jun 29National Holiday
VenezuelaTue, Jun 29National Holiday
  Summary

The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul

  Which countries observe Saint Peter and Saint Paul in 2024?
National Holiday Regional Holiday Not a public holiday Govt Holiday
  ChileJun 29
  ColombiaJul 1 (in lieu)
  MaltaJun 29
  PeruJun 29
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When is St. Peter and St. Paul Day?

This feast day is celebrated on June 29th. The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul, assigned by tradition to the same day of June in the year 67.

The day taken in Chile may change depending on if it falls on a weekend.

In Colombia, like other religious holidays, the holiday is observed on the Monday after the date.

History of St. Peter and St. Paul Day

Peter was the leader of the apostles and the first pope. Paul was born Saul, but converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

They had been imprisoned in the infamous Mamertine Prison of Rome and both had foreseen their approaching death. It is said that they were martyred at the command of Emperor Nero.

Even though they were killed on the same day, their method of execution would have differed.

Saint Peter was crucified, whereas Saint Paul would have been beheaded with a sword as he was a Roman citizen and afforded a quicker execution.

It is said of Peter that he was crucified head downward as he didn't feel worthy of being crucified in the same way as Jesus.

On June 29th, coastal and island communities may decorate their boats and wharves to give praise to St. Peter, who was the patron saint of fishermen. St. Paul was known for his handcraft.

This is probably one of the oldest feast days celebrated in the Christian calendar. In 2010, images of Peter and Paul were found on the wall of catacombs dating back to the 4th Century AD.

The feast of St Peter and St Paul is known as a 'Solemnity'. For Catholics, this means they can eat meat on the day, even if it falls on Friday when normally fish would be eaten.


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