Public holiday in Monaco
H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day in Monaco
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day is Monaco’s national day, a public holiday marked across the principality in honor of the reigning prince. It is the main annual state celebration in Monaco and the date can vary by reign.
About H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day in Monaco
In Monaco, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day is the country’s principal official celebration and a nationwide public holiday. It marks the reigning prince’s day and is closely associated with state ceremony and national display. The holiday has a special place in Monaco because it centers on the sovereign himself and on the continuity of the princely state. Its public-holiday status makes it the most visible civic occasion in the Monegasque calendar, with observances that are national rather than local.
History
Monaco’s Sovereign Prince’s Day is tied to the ruling House of Grimaldi and the principality’s tradition of honoring the monarch’s feast day as a state occasion. The date changes with the reigning prince, which is why it differs between reigns.
Traditions
The day is traditionally associated with formal ceremonies, especially a Te Deum at Monaco Cathedral and official appearances by the princely family. Public recognition of the day also includes patriotic display, with the Monegasque flag and ceremonial protocol featuring prominently.
How H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's Day is celebrated in Monaco
In contemporary Monaco, the day is marked by official state events and public ceremony rather than by informal street festivities. Residents and visitors commonly see the principality dressed for the occasion, and the program often includes appearances by the sovereign and members of the princely family.
Interesting facts
The holiday is not fixed to a single calendar date; it follows the reigning prince’s name day and can change over time. It is observed nationwide, not only in the capital area. Because it is Monaco’s national day, it is one of the clearest annual expressions of the principality’s monarchical identity.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.