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Public Holiday
Nationwide
New Year's Eve
Saturday, December 26, 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 a sovereign city-state in Rome and the center of Catholicism, home to major landmarks like St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.
- Expect festive celebrations on December 31st
- Potential for large crowds during watchnight services
- Presence of fireworks and public festivities
- Religious observance continuing into January 1st
About this holiday
New Year's Eve (December 31st) is marked by celebrations involving feasting, drinking, and fireworks. Many Christians attend watchnight services to observe the transition into the New Year on January 1st.