Long Weekends in 2026 · Vatican City
Make the most of your leaves with these extended breaks
Next long weekend
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Sat 5 Dec – Tue 8 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Feast of the Immaculate Conception to enjoy a 4-day break (5 Dec – 8 Dec).
December Solstice
Sat 19 Dec – Mon 21 Dec 2026
Christmas Eve + Christmas Day + St Stephen's Day
Thu 24 Dec – Sun 27 Dec 2026
Take 1 leave around Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St Stephen's Day to enjoy a 4-day break (24 Dec – 27 Dec).
New Year's Eve
Thu 31 Dec – Sun 3 Jan 2027
Take 1 leave around New Year's Eve to enjoy a 4-day break (31 Dec – 3 Jan).
All long weekends in 2026
Month-wise list showing dates, total days off and the holidays that make them possible.
| Month | Dates | Days | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 13 Mar (Fri) – 15 Mar (Sun) | 3 | Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis |
| May | 1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun) | 3 | Feast of St Joseph the Worker |
| June | 27 Jun (Sat) – 29 Jun (Mon) | 3 | The Feasts of Saints Peter and Paul |
| December | 19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon) | 3 | December Solstice |
13 Mar (Fri) – 15 Mar (Sun)
March
1 May (Fri) – 3 May (Sun)
May
27 Jun (Sat) – 29 Jun (Mon)
June
19 Dec (Sat) – 21 Dec (Mon)
December
