Wondering when Monaco’s public holidays fall in 2025? The Principality has a rich calendar of jours fériés, offering residents and workers compensated days off to enjoy special traditions, cultural events, and national celebrations. From New Year’s Day to Christmas, here’s a breakdown of the dates to look forward to in the coming year.

Monaco has a significant list of jours fériés – public holidays in English – that give workers a compensated day away from the office for days deemed special by the government. These days do not impact an employee’s overall yearly entitled leave and can be traditional, cultural, religious or national in nature. They reflect the Principality’s commitment to worker welfare and to guaranteeing special days and events can be enjoyed by all. In 2025, there are a number of such days. 

It all begins with Le Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day) on Wednesday 1^st January, marking the start of the new year. Later in the month, on Monday 27^th January, Monaco celebrates Sainte Dévote Day, dedicated to the Principality’s patron saint and punctuated with religious ceremonies and fun festivities such as the bonfire in front of the saint’s namesake chapel. 

In 2025, Easter Monday falls on  21^st April, a significant Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Christ and a day often marked by family gatherings. 

May brings two important holidays. Le 1er Mai, or Labour Day, on Thursday 1^st May, is a day to celebrate workers’ rights and achievements followed on the Thursday 29^th May by Ascension Day, which will is another Christian event that celebrates Christ’s ascension into heaven. Both of these days land on Thursdays, and many employers allow workers to faire le pont, or make a bridge which gives them a four-day weekend. 

June also features two major holidays. Whit Monday is Monday 9^th June, marking the day after Pentecost, which celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit. Then on Thursday 19^th June, Corpus Christi will honour the Eucharist with religious observances and is another Thursday event which means the possibility for some to enjoy a long weekend. 

In the summer, Monaco observes Assumption Day on Friday 15^th August, a day dedicated to the Virgin Mary’s ascending into heaven and which sees special religious services, often attended by the Prince and his family. 

November begins with All Saints’ Day on Saturday 1^st November, a time to honour ancestors and departed loved ones. Legend has it that the “veil” between our world and the spirit world is at its thinnest on this day, giving people their best shot at connecting with those who have passed. 

Up next is Monaco’s most patriotic celebration, La Fête du Prince or National Day. This takes place on Wednesday 19^th November, with parades, ceremonies, and festivities celebrating the nation. National Day changes depending on the current Prince, and usually comes on the Prince’s saint’s day. In the case of Albert II, he kept the same day as his father in a loving tribute to his legacy.

The year concludes with the December holidays. The Immaculate Conception will be observed on Monday 8^th December, in another Catholic feast honouring the Virgin Mary. Finally, Christmas Day will come on Thursday 25^th December, bringing families together in a time of festivities and celebrations as the old year wanes and the new one approaches.  

These holidays provide opportunities for both solemn reflection and joyous celebration, making them important dates for residents and visitors to remember.

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