Public Holidays in Monaco
Statutory public holidays in Monaco, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Monaco at a glance
Monaco’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar, with National Day on 19 November the principal celebration, honouring the reigning prince.
Several dates move with Easter, and the principality’s calendar closely mirrors that of neighbouring France.
Monaco public holidays 2026
Monaco has 13 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 |
| Saint Devote's Day | Jan 27Tue | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| All Saints' Day (observed) | Nov 2Mon | Substitute |
| Prince's Day | Nov 19Thu | National |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 8Tue | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Monaco
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Monaco.
Monaco
A city-state built on a rocky headland, with a casino, a harbour and a palace.
Top attractions in Monaco
The places that draw most visitors to Monaco.
Prince's Palace
The Grimaldi palace on the Rock, with a changing of the guard.
Monte Carlo Casino
A belle-epoque casino and opera house at the heart of Monte Carlo.
Oceanographic Museum
A cliffside museum of marine science founded by Prince Albert I.
Monaco Harbour
A deep-water port packed with superyachts beneath the palace rock.
Japanese Garden
A formal Japanese garden of waterfalls, bridges and a tea house.
Exotic Garden
A cliff garden of succulents and a cave of stalactites.
Festivals, food and getting around Monaco
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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Saint Dévote's Day
Falls on Jan 27
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Daylight Saving Time starts
Falls on Mar 29
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Holy Saturday
Falls on Apr 4
Food & drink
Getting around
Monaco is compact and walkable, with lifts and escalators cutting through the cliffs and a rail link along the coast.
Travelling around Monaco’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Monaco 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
Monaco'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.
Monaco public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Monaco have?
Monaco has 13 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 Monaco is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Monaco'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, Monaco typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Monaco?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Monaco?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Monaco
School term dates in Monaco
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.