What holidays do they celebrate in Monaco?

Monaco celebrates a variety of holidays throughout the year, including both national and religious observances. Here are some of the key holidays celebrated in Monaco:

1. New Year's Day (1 January):

- Marks the beginning of a new calendar year.

2. Saint Dévote's Day (27 January):

- Celebrates the patron saint of Monaco.

3. Shrove Monday (Varies):

- Also known as "Lundi Gras," it's part of the Carnival celebrations leading up to Lent.

4. Good Friday (Varies):

- Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

5. Easter Sunday (Varies):

- Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.

6. May 1st Labor Day (1 May):

- Honors workers' rights and contributions.

7. Ascension Day (Varies):

- Celebrates Jesus' ascension into Heaven.

8. Whit Monday (Varies):

- Also called "Pentecost Monday," it's the day after Pentecost Sunday.

9. Assumption Day (15 August):

- Celebrates the Virgin Mary's bodily ascent into Heaven.

10. Monaco National Day (19 November):

- Commemorates the anniversary of Prince Rainier III's accession to the throne.

11. All Saints' Day (1 November):

- Honors all the saints of the Catholic Church.

12. All Souls' Day (2 November):

- Remembers the souls of the deceased.

13. Saint Catherine's Day (25 November):

- Celebrates the patron saint of unmarried women.

14. Christmas Day (25 December):

- Marks the birth of Jesus Christ.