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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14, 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
14
Holiday
FRI
15
Bridge Day
SAT
16
Weekend
SUN
17
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 15
📣 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.