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Investiture of the Captains Regent (Heads of State)

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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🏪 What's open

  • Banks Closed
  • Government offices Closed
  • Schools Closed
  • Shops Mostly closed
  • Restaurants Varies
  • Public transit Reduced
  • Stock market Closed
  • Post office Closed

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 01 Holiday
FRI 02 Bridge Day
SAT 03 Weekend
SUN 04 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on October 2

📣 Traveler notes

San Marino is a microstate completely surrounded by Italy, noted for its status as a republic with claims to being the world's oldest.

  • Demonstrate respect for local customs and political independence.
  • Be mindful of the country's distinct cultural identity from Italy.
  • Interactions with guards should be respectful.
  • Inquiring about the political situation is generally permissible.

About this holiday

The two Captains Regent serve as the heads of state of San Marino. Elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, their term is typically six months, often representing coalition parties. The investiture ceremony takes place annually on April 1st and October 1st, a tradition with roots dating back to at least 1243.