Public Holidays in San Marino 2026 – Catholic & National Holidays
San Marino observes a combination of religious, civil and national public holidays during 2026. The Republic’s holiday calendar includes fixed annual observances, Easter-related dates, Corpus Christi and the twice-yearly investiture of the Captains Regent. The schedule below is maintained through the VisaBoards public holiday database.
Next Public Holiday in San Marino
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | Investiture of the Captains Regent | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in San Marino 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Confirmed |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Confirmed |
| February 5, 2026 | Thursday | Anniversary of the Liberation from Alberonian Occupation and Feast of Saint Agatha | Confirmed |
| March 25, 2026 | Wednesday | Anniversary of the Arengo | Confirmed |
| April 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Investiture of the Captains Regent | Confirmed |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Confirmed |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Confirmed |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Confirmed |
| July 28, 2026 | Tuesday | Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism and Freedom Day | Confirmed |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Confirmed |
| September 3, 2026 | Thursday | Feast of Saint Marinus and Anniversary of the Foundation of the Republic | Confirmed |
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | Investiture of the Captains Regent | Confirmed |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Confirmed |
| November 2, 2026 | Monday | Commemoration of the Dead | Confirmed |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Saint Stephen’s Day | Confirmed |
How Public Holidays Are Defined in San Marino
San Marino’s statutory holiday calendar is principally established by Law No. 152 of 18 December 1990. The law identifies religious, national and civil holidays observed in the Republic.
Article 2 was subsequently amended by Law No. 152 of 30 October 2013. The amendment confirms Easter Monday and 26 December as civil holidays and identifies the Arengo anniversary, the investiture of the Captains Regent, Labour Day and the anniversary of the fall of Fascism and Freedom Day among San Marino’s civil and national observances.
National and Religious Holidays in San Marino
San Marino’s holiday system combines Catholic religious observances with dates closely connected to the history and institutions of the Republic. Religious holidays include Epiphany, Easter, Easter Monday, Corpus Christi, the Assumption, All Saints’ Day, the Commemoration of the Dead, the Immaculate Conception, Christmas and Saint Stephen’s Day.
Important national observances include 5 February, commemorating the Republic’s liberation from Alberonian occupation and Saint Agatha; 25 March, marking the Arengo of 1906; 28 July, commemorating the fall of Fascism and celebrating freedom; and 3 September, celebrating Saint Marinus and the traditional foundation of the Republic.
Feast of Saint Marinus and Foundation of the Republic
September 3 is one of San Marino’s most important national dates. It honours Saint Marinus, the patron and traditional founder of the Republic, while also commemorating the foundation of San Marino, traditionally dated to 301 AD.
The official tourism authority describes the day as a national celebration combining religious ceremonies with historic traditions. Events commonly include a solemn Mass, a procession with the relic of Saint Marinus, a historical procession and the traditional crossbow tournament.
Investiture of the Captains Regent
San Marino marks the investiture of its Captains Regent twice each year, on April 1 and October 1. The Captains Regent serve as the Republic’s joint heads of state and change every six months.
Both investiture dates form part of San Marino’s official civil and national holiday calendar, reflecting the distinctive constitutional traditions of the Republic.
Corpus Christi in San Marino in 2026
Corpus Christi is a movable religious holiday in San Marino. The governing holiday law places the observance on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday. In 2026, the official Italian-language calendar of the Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino and the official San Marino tourism programme place Corpus Christi on Thursday, June 4.
This is relevant because the English-language version of the Central Bank’s 2026 payment-system calendar displays June 5. The Italian official calendar, the statutory weekday rule and the Republic’s official 2026 Corpus Christi event information support June 4, 2026 as the applicable date.
Bank Holidays and Payment-System Closures
The Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino publishes a calendar of days when the national payments system is closed. This calendar substantially overlaps with the statutory public holiday schedule, but a payment-system closure should not automatically be treated as a nationwide statutory public holiday.
In particular, the Central Bank calendar includes December 24 and December 31 as payment-system closure days. These dates are excluded from the VisaBoards nationwide public holiday dataset because San Marino’s statutory holiday law specifically removed December 24 and December 31 from the list of civil holidays.
What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend?
San Marino’s cited statutory holiday framework establishes the holidays on their specified calendar dates and does not provide a general automatic Monday substitute for holidays that fall on a Saturday or Sunday. The VisaBoards 2026 dataset therefore does not add replacement weekdays unless an official measure specifically provides one.
In 2026, the Assumption falls on Saturday, August 15; All Saints’ Day falls on Sunday, November 1; and Saint Stephen’s Day falls on Saturday, December 26. No additional substitute dates are added to the nationwide dataset for these observances.
Long Weekends in San Marino in 2026
Several 2026 holidays fall next to a normal Saturday-Sunday weekend and can create longer breaks without assuming any additional substitute holiday.
- Easter: Easter Sunday on April 5 is followed by Easter Monday on April 6, creating a Saturday-to-Monday break for people who normally do not work weekends.
- Labour Day: May 1 falls on a Friday, creating a Friday-to-Sunday weekend.
- All Saints and Commemoration of the Dead: All Saints’ Day falls on Sunday, November 1, followed by the Commemoration of the Dead on Monday, November 2.
- Christmas: Christmas Day falls on Friday, December 25, followed by Saint Stephen’s Day on Saturday, December 26.
Actual working arrangements may depend on an individual’s employer and sector, so these combinations should be treated as calendar-planning information rather than additional official leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nationwide public holiday dates are in San Marino in 2026?
The VisaBoards verified nationwide dataset contains 18 public holiday dates for San Marino in 2026. Bank-only or payment-system closure dates such as December 24 and December 31 are not included in this total.
What is the next public holiday in San Marino?
The next holiday changes during the year. Use the live Next Public Holiday section near the top of this page for the current holiday name, date and status.
Is Corpus Christi a public holiday in San Marino?
Yes. Corpus Christi is included in San Marino’s statutory religious holiday calendar. In 2026, the applicable date is Thursday, June 4.
Is September 3 a public holiday in San Marino?
Yes. September 3 is a national holiday honouring Saint Marinus, the patron and traditional founder of the Republic, and commemorating the foundation of San Marino.
Why does San Marino have two Captains Regent holidays?
The Captains Regent are San Marino’s joint heads of state and take office every six months. Their investiture is marked on April 1 and October 1, and both dates are included in the statutory holiday calendar.
Are December 24 and December 31 public holidays in San Marino?
They are not included in the VisaBoards nationwide statutory holiday dataset. The Central Bank lists them as national payment-system closure days, while the governing holiday legislation removed December 24 and December 31 from the statutory civil holiday calendar.
Does San Marino provide substitute holidays when a holiday falls on a weekend?
The cited statutory holiday framework does not establish a general automatic substitute-day rule for Saturday or Sunday holidays. No replacement dates have therefore been added to the 2026 nationwide dataset without a specific official declaration.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in San Marino
- Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino 2026 Holiday Calendar: verifies the official 2026 calendar used by the national payments system, including the June 4 Corpus Christi date.
- Great and General Council Law No. 152 of 18 December 1990: establishes San Marino’s principal statutory calendar of religious, national and civil holidays.
- Visit San Marino Festivities in San Marino: provides official descriptions of San Marino’s religious and national celebrations.
