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Solemnity of Pentecost

Sunday, May 16, 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

📣 Traveler notes

The Vatican City, located within Rome, is a very small sovereign state famous for its art and historical sites, including St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel.

  • Expect a concentration of Renaissance and Baroque art.
  • The Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are major tourist draws.
  • Dress modestly (covering shoulders and knees) when visiting sacred sites.
  • While specific attire guidelines for Pentecost are not provided, general Vatican City dress code rules apply (shoulders and knees must be covered).

About this holiday

Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, marking the beginning of the Church. It occurs on the 49th day after Easter.