Public Holidays in San Marino
Statutory public holidays in San Marino, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
San Marino at a glance
San Marino’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar alongside the republic’s own dates, including the Feast of Saint Agatha and the investiture of the Captains Regent.
The two Captains Regent are installed twice a year, in April and October, each a public occasion.
San Marino public holidays 2026
San Marino has 18 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Anniversary of the Liberation of the Republic and Feast of Saint Agatha | Feb 5Thu | National |
| Anniversary of the Arengo | Mar 25Wed | National |
| Investiture of Captains Regent | Apr 1Wed | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Workers' Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Anniversary of the Fall of Fascism and Freedom Day | Jul 28Tue | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| Saint Marinus' Day, Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic | Sep 3Thu | National |
Showing 12 of 18 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in San Marino
The urban centres that anchor most trips to San Marino.
San Marino
A walled hilltop capital of stone lanes and views over the Apennines.
Serravalle
The largest settlement, a modern town at the foot of the mountain.
Borgo Maggiore
A town below the capital, linked by cable car and a market square.
Domagnano
A rural district of vineyards and a small medieval castle.
Fiorentino
A hill district of farmland and a parish church with medieval roots.
Top attractions in San Marino
The places that draw most visitors to San Marino.
Three Towers of San Marino
Three medieval towers on the ridge of Mount Titano.
Palazzo Pubblico
The seat of government on Liberty Square, with a changing of the guard.
Basilica of San Marino
A neoclassical basilica holding the relics of the founding saint.
Mount Titano
The limestone massif the whole republic is built upon.
Cable Car to Borgo Maggiore
A short cableway up the cliff to the walled capital.
Museum of Curiosities
An eccentric private collection of oddities in the old town.
Festivals, food and getting around San Marino
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Feast of St Agatha
Falls on Feb 5
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Mothers' Day
Falls on Mar 15
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Fathers' Day
Falls on Mar 19
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
The republic is tiny and walkable; a cable car and buses link the capital with Borgo Maggiore and the valley.
Travelling around San Marino’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in San Marino tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
San Marino's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
San Marino public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does San Marino have?
San Marino has 18 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for San Marino is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are San Marino's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, San Marino typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in San Marino?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for San Marino?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in San Marino
School term dates in San Marino
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.