Embassies and consulates in Vatican City

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Embassies and consulates in Vatican City

The only foreign mission in Vatican City is the embassy of Switzerland. As the capital of the Holy See, Vatican City is where the embassies are.

Public holidays in Vatican City

Public holidays in the Holy See

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The embassy of Switzerland closes on the Holy See’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Natale) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) on Saturday 26 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Vatican City?

There is one foreign mission on record in Vatican City: the embassy of Switzerland.

When is the embassy in Vatican City closed?

The embassy of Switzerland closes on the Holy See’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and on the national day of Switzerland.