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Public Holiday Nationwide

Ascension Day

Thursday, May 6, 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

🛋️ Long weekend potential

4-Day Block
THU 06 Holiday
FRI 07 Bridge Day
SAT 08 Weekend
SUN 09 Weekend

4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 7

📣 Traveler notes

Vatican City is the center of Catholicism and is famous for its historical and artistic landmarks, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Check official sources for current holiday dates.
  • Note that holidays are tied to the Catholic liturgical calendar.

About this holiday

Ascension Day is a public holiday in Vatican City. Specific dates are published annually by the Prefecture of the Pontifical Household and typically align with the Catholic Church's liturgical calendar.