Holy See (Vatican City State) Long Weekends 2025

21 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (6)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Epiphany

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
Weekend Period: Jan 4 - Jan 6

Epiphany falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Good Friday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 18 - Apr 20

Good Friday falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Easter Monday

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, April 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Apr 19 - Apr 21

Easter Monday falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Assumption of Mary Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Weekend Period: Aug 15 - Aug 17

Assumption of Mary Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Immaculate Conception

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 6 - Dec 8

Immaculate Conception falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Saint Stephen's Day

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
Weekend Period: Dec 26 - Dec 28

Saint Stephen's Day falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (15)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 30, Tuesday, Dec 31
Total Break: Dec 28 - Jan 1

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Anniversary of the Foundation of Vatican City

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 10
Total Break: Feb 8 - Feb 11

Take Monday off to bridge Anniversary of the Foundation of Vatican City for a 4-day weekend

Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Mar 14
Total Break: Mar 13 - Mar 16

Take Friday off to bridge Anniversary of the Election of the Holy Father for a 4-day weekend

Saint Joseph's Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Mar 17, Tuesday, Mar 18
Total Break: Mar 15 - Mar 19

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Saint Joseph's Day

Maundy Thursday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Apr 18
Total Break: Apr 17 - Apr 20

Take Friday off to bridge Maundy Thursday for a 4-day weekend

Easter Tuesday

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 21
Total Break: Apr 19 - Apr 22

Take Monday off to bridge Easter Tuesday for a 4-day weekend

Name Day of the Holy Father

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Apr 21, Tuesday, Apr 22
Total Break: Apr 19 - Apr 23

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Name Day of the Holy Father

Saint Joseph the Worker's Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 2
Total Break: May 1 - May 4

Take Friday off to bridge Saint Joseph the Worker's Day for a 4-day weekend

Ascension Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, May 30
Total Break: May 29 - Jun 1

Take Friday off to bridge Ascension Day for a 4-day weekend

Corpus Domini

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jun 20
Total Break: Jun 19 - Jun 22

Take Friday off to bridge Corpus Domini for a 4-day weekend

Day Before Assumption of Mary

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Aug 15
Total Break: Aug 14 - Aug 17

Take Friday off to bridge Day Before Assumption of Mary for a 4-day weekend

Name Day of the Holy Father

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 15, Tuesday, Sep 16
Total Break: Sep 13 - Sep 17

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Name Day of the Holy Father

Christmas Eve

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 22, Tuesday, Dec 23
Total Break: Dec 20 - Dec 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 25, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 26
Total Break: Dec 25 - Dec 28

Take Friday off to bridge Christmas Day for a 4-day weekend

Last Day of the Year

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 29, Tuesday, Dec 30
Total Break: Dec 27 - Dec 31

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Last Day of the Year

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.