Holiday Guide for Monaco in 2020

Monaco information

Monaco is a small independent city-state located on the French Riviera in Western Europe. It is known for its glitz and glamour, with luxurious yachts lining the harbour and high-end shopping and dining experiences. Monaco is also home to the famous Monte Carlo Casino, as well as the annual Monaco Grand Prix, which draws in visitors from around the world. Despite its small size, Monaco has a rich history and culture, with a stunning medieval old town and beautiful Mediterranean beaches. It is a popular destination for tourists, offering a mix of relaxation, adventure, and sophistication.

List of National Holidays in Monaco in 2020

	Wednesday January 1st New Year's Day Monaco: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Monday January 27th  Long Weekend!  Saint Dévote's Day Monaco: Saint Devote is the patron saint of Monaco. She was killed during the Roman persecutions of Christians in 303AD
	Monday April 13th  Long Weekend!  Easter Monday Monaco: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
	Friday May 1st  Long Weekend!  Labour Day Monaco: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Thursday May 21st Ascension Day Monaco: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
	Monday June 1st  Long Weekend!  Whit Monday Monaco: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
	Thursday June 11th Corpus Christi Monaco: The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun
	Saturday August 15th Assumption Day Monaco: The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
	Sunday November 1st All Saints' Day Monaco: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
	Thursday November 19th H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day Monaco: This the National Day of Monaco. It marks the official ascension of Prince Albert II to the throne on 19 November 2005
	Tuesday December 8th Immaculate Conception Day Monaco: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
	Friday December 25th  Long Weekend!  Christmas Day Monaco: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC

Notes

• Public holidays are obligatory non-working days for all employees, however, after consultation with staff representatives, or, failing this, with the employees concerned, exemptions may be requested from the Labour Inspector.
• If New Year's Day, May 1st, Assumption, All Saints' Day, Prince's Day or Christmas Day fall on a Sunday, the following Monday is an official public holiday.