15 official public holidays in 2028, with 11 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Epifania del Signore
Thursday, January 6
From Thursday, January 6 to Sunday, January 9 · 1 day of leave
Anniversario della istituzione dello Stato della Città del Vaticano
Friday, February 11
From Friday, February 11 to Sunday, February 13
Anniversario dell'Elezione del Santo Padre
Monday, March 13
From Saturday, March 11 to Monday, March 13
Lunedì dell'Angelo
Monday, April 17
From Saturday, April 15 to Monday, April 17
San Giuseppe lavoratore
Monday, May 1
From Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1
Santi Pietro e Paolo
Thursday, June 29
From Thursday, June 29 to Sunday, July 2 · 1 day of leave
Assunzione di Maria in Cielo
Tuesday, August 15
From Saturday, August 12 to Tuesday, August 15 · 1 day of leave
Festa della natività della madonna
Friday, September 8
From Friday, September 8 to Sunday, September 10
Immacolata Concezione
Friday, December 8
From Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10
Natale
Monday, December 25
From Saturday, December 23 to Monday, December 25
Santo Stefano
Tuesday, December 26
From Saturday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 26 · 1 day of leave
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.