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Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis

Saturday, March 13, 2027
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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

📣 Traveler notes

Vatican City is the global center of Catholicism and home to major landmarks such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) in sacred sites.
  • Observe photography restrictions in specific areas.
  • Allocate sufficient time for museum and basilica visits.
  • Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered when visiting sacred sites.

About this holiday

This day marks the anniversary of Pope Francis's election as the leader of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City on March 13, 2013.