Epiphany
Nationwide public holiday in Vatican City · Epifania del Signore
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Vatican City.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Vatican City around 6 January: high 12°C (53°F), low 4°C (40°F), rain on 39% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Vatican City. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Wednesday 6 January in Vatican City: (MET Norway)
About Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January is a Christian feast that concludes the twelve days of Christmas. In Western churches it mainly commemorates the visit of the Magi, the wise men who brought gifts to the infant Jesus. In Eastern churches the feast, often called Theophany, centres on the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. Churches that follow the Julian calendar observe it on 19 January.
Traditions
Customs differ widely. In some countries children receive presents or a special cake is shared, and processions recall the journey of the Magi. In Orthodox tradition priests bless water, often at a river, lake or the sea, and worshippers take blessed water home.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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