Vatican City: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Sunday January 6th
Epiphany
Vatican City: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
Vatican City: Commemorates the 1929 signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as a sovereign state
Vatican City: Marks the election of Pope Francis on March 13, 2013. Varies with each reigning pope.
Vatican City: Feast day of St. Joseph. Joseph was the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus
Monday April 22nd
Easter Monday
Vatican City: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Vatican City: A public holiday to mark the name saint of the current pope
Vatican City: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Vatican City: The day commemorates the martyrdom of two saints, the two great Apostles, Saint Peter and St. Paul
Vatican City: Historically a day of fasting and abstinence in Vatican City
Vatican City: The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Friday November 1st
All Saints' Day
Vatican City: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Vatican City: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
Vatican City: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Vatican City: December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.
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