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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 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
24
Holiday
FRI
25
Bridge Day
SAT
26
Weekend
SUN
27
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25
📣 Traveler notes
Vatican City, the smallest country by area and population, is a central hub of Catholicism and features major historical and artistic sites like St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.
- Dress modestly when visiting religious sites.
- Allow ample time for museum visits and transit.
- Plan itinerary around major basilica or chapel timings.
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About this holiday
The Vatican Christmas Tree is erected annually in St. Peter's Square to celebrate the Christmas season.