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.

Lateran Treaty Day commemorates the 1929 agreement that created the Vatican City State. It is an official civic holiday.

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

Easter Sunday is the Vatican’s most important celebration, with the Pope’s Mass and the Urbi et Orbi blessing drawing global attention.

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

Ascension Day commemorates the ascension of Christ. It is observed with liturgies and a day off in the Vatican.

Pentecost Sunday marks the descent of the Holy Spirit. Special Masses and religious ceremonies are held at the Vatican.

Pentecost Monday provides an additional day of rest following the major Pentecost celebrations.

Corpus Christi is celebrated with a solemn Mass and Eucharistic procession, reflecting the Vatican’s central Catholic traditions.

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.

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 Eve is marked by the Pope’s Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most watched religious events of the year.

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.