The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God opens the Vatican’s liturgical year on January 1, marked by Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica and a calm, reflective holiday.

Epiphany is celebrated with a special Mass in St. Peter’s and traditional blessings. It is one of the Vatican’s key winter feasts.

This is a public holiday in Vatican City.

This is a public holiday in Vatican City.

St. Joseph’s Day honors the patron saint of the Universal Church. Liturgies and prayers highlight the day’s religious significance.

This is a public holiday in Vatican City.

Easter Monday continues the Easter celebrations with a holiday atmosphere in Vatican City and Rome.

St. Joseph’s Day honors the patron saint of the Universal Church. Liturgies and prayers highlight the day’s religious significance.

Saints Peter and Paul is one of the Vatican’s patronal feasts, marked by a Papal Mass and special liturgies.

Assumption Day honors the Virgin Mary and is celebrated with Mass and a holiday across Vatican City.

This is a public holiday in Vatican City.

All Saints’ Day is observed with prayers and church services honoring the saints of the Church.

The Immaculate Conception is a major Marian feast. The Pope traditionally offers prayers at the Spanish Steps in Rome.

Christmas Day in the Vatican includes a Papal Mass and the Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter’s Square.

St. Stephen’s Day continues the Christmas celebrations with additional liturgies and a quieter holiday atmosphere.