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Anniversary of the Foundation of Vatican City

February 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

📣 Traveler notes

Vatican City is the world's smallest country by area and population. Located within Rome, it serves as the center of Catholicism and houses major historical sites like St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Official currency is in euro coins
  • Coins feature 'Città del Vaticano' inscription
  • Located within Rome, Italy
  • Home to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Home to the Vatican Museums
  • Home to the Sistine Chapel

About this holiday

The official currency of Vatican City consists of euro coins issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office and minted in Rome. While not a member of the eurozone or European Union, these coins feature the inscription 'Città del Vaticano', the year of issue, and twelve stars.