Article: Key Dates in Monaco for 2027: Public Holidays, Events and Calendar
Key Dates in Monaco for 2027: Public Holidays, Events and Calendar
Last updated: October 2026
Life in Monaco follows a calendar of its own: quiet winter weeks, a crowded run of spring weekends, a long summer season and the warm, ceremonial close of the year around the Prince’s Day. Whether you live here all year, keep a second home on the Riviera or let your apartment during the big events, this guide gathers Monaco’s official 2027 public holidays and the major dates already announced, with practical ideas for getting your home ready for each part of the year.
Official Public Holidays in Monaco – 2027
Monaco has twelve statutory public holidays, set by Act no. 798 of 18 February 1966. Easter falls on Sunday 28 March 2027, which fixes the dates of Easter Monday, Ascension, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi (Fête-Dieu).
| Holiday | Date in 2027 |
|---|---|
| Jour de l’An (New Year’s Day) | Friday 1 January |
| Sainte-Dévote | Wednesday 27 January |
| Lundi de Pâques (Easter Monday) | Monday 29 March |
| Fête du Travail (Labour Day) | Saturday 1 May |
| Ascension | Thursday 6 May |
| Lundi de Pentecôte (Whit Monday) | Monday 17 May |
| Fête-Dieu (Corpus Christi) | Thursday 27 May |
| Assomption (Assumption Day) | Sunday 15 August, observed on Monday 16 August |
| Toussaint (All Saints’ Day) | Monday 1 November |
| Fête du Prince (Prince’s Day, National Day) | Friday 19 November |
| Immaculée Conception (Immaculate Conception) | Wednesday 8 December |
| Noël (Christmas Day) | Saturday 25 December |
The Sunday rule: when New Year’s Day, 1 May, the Assumption, All Saints’ Day, the Prince’s Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday becomes a public holiday. In 2027 this applies only to the Assumption, so Monday 16 August is a day off. Labour Day and Christmas Day fall on a Saturday and are not moved.
Long weekends to note: Friday 1 January, Easter Monday 29 March, Whit Monday 17 May, Monday 16 August, Monday 1 November and Friday 19 November. With Ascension on Thursday 6 May and Corpus Christi on Thursday 27 May, many residents also take the Friday that follows.
Monaco Events Calendar 2027, Month by Month
Dates below come from the organisers and official bodies. Where a 2027 date has not yet been announced, we give the usual period and mark it “dates to be confirmed”.
January
- Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (95th edition): Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 January 2027
- International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo (49th edition): 22 to 31 January 2027, under the big top at Espace Fontvieille
- Eve of Sainte-Dévote: Tuesday 26 January 2027, with the traditional burning of the boat near the Sainte-Dévote church
- Opéra de Monte-Carlo: the 2026–2027 season continues, with Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri from 24 to 30 January
February and March
- Opéra de Monte-Carlo: Verdi’s Rigoletto from 21 to 28 February 2027
- Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo: dates to be confirmed, usually from March into April
April
- Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (tennis): listed for 3 to 11 April 2027 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club, final dates to be confirmed by the organisers
- Opéra de Monte-Carlo: Wagner’s Siegfried from 5 to 15 April 2027
- Grand Prix de Monaco Historique: not held in 2027; the event runs every two years and returns in 2028
May
- Monaco E-Prix (Formula E): Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 May 2027, a double-header
- Top Marques Monaco: 5 to 9 May 2027 at the Grimaldi Forum
June
- Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco: Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June 2027, with the Automobile Club de Monaco programme opening on Thursday 3 June. For the first time, the weekend includes a Sprint race.
- Fête de la Saint-Jean: 23 and 24 June, with the traditional bonfire on the Place du Palais and folk celebrations in Monaco-Ville
July and August
- Summer season: the Monte-Carlo Sporting Summer Festival concerts and the summer fireworks evenings over the port, dates to be confirmed, usually July and August
- Assumption: Sunday 15 August, with the public holiday on Monday 16 August
September
- Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe: 8 to 11 September 2027 at the Yacht Club de Monaco (a biennial event, held in odd years)
- Monaco Yacht Show: 22 to 25 September 2027, Port Hercule
October and November
- Opéra de Monte-Carlo, 2027–2028 season: dates to be confirmed, usually opening in November
- Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival: dates to be confirmed, usually the second half of November at the Salle Garnier
- Fête du Prince (National Day): Friday 19 November 2027
December
- Monaco Christmas Village: dates to be confirmed, usually from early December to early January on the port
- Immaculate Conception: Wednesday 8 December 2027
- Christmas Day: Saturday 25 December 2027
Preparing Your Home Through the Year
January – A Calm Start
Between the Rally and the Circus Festival, January is a gentle month at home. It is the natural moment to take stock: which pieces you love, which no longer suit the room, and what you would like to change before spring. If a sofa, a dining table or a pair of armchairs no longer fits, listing it for sale early gives buyers time to arrange a viewing at your home before the busy season.
Spring – Ready Before May
From the tennis in April to the Grand Prix in early June, Monaco’s spring calendar is unusually dense in 2027, with the E-Prix, Top Marques, Ascension, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi all within a few weeks. If you host guests or let your apartment, plan any changes in March: lighter seating, a larger dining table or outdoor and terrace furniture for the balcony. Allow time for collection, too. We do not deliver, but we recommend trusted local transport partners who know Monaco’s buildings and parking well.
Summer – Hosting at Home
Summer is about long evenings on the terrace. Outdoor dining sets and comfortable lounge seating make the most of the season, and the long weekend of the Assumption on 15 and 16 August is a good date to plan around.
Autumn – Yacht Show and the Prince’s Day
Once the Yacht Show is over, the Riviera settles into its quieter months. It is a good moment to bring warmth back indoors with armchairs, lamps and rugs before the celebrations of 19 November. Autumn is also when many owners prepare a move or a change of home, and selling well-made pieces through a curated resale marketplace is a simple way to give them a second life.
December – Receiving Family and Friends
From the Immaculate Conception to Christmas, December is a time for long tables and full houses. A generous dining table, extra chairs or a statement marble or stone piece can change the feel of a room just in time for the holidays.
Plan Ahead, Live Beautifully
Use these dates to plan both your diary and your home. Whether you are refreshing a room before the season or selling pieces before a move, Meubles Monaco connects buyers and sellers of quality furniture in Monaco and on the French Riviera. Pieces stay in the seller’s home until collection, and we can recommend transport partners when you need them.
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Sources and Notes
Public holidays: Act no. 798 of 18 February 1966 and the Monaco government’s public holidays page; the movable dates are calculated from Easter on 28 March 2027. Events: the Automobile Club de Monaco, Formula 1, the Monaco Yacht Show, Top Marques Monaco, the Yacht Club de Monaco, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and Visit Monaco. Event dates can change; please check with the organisers before booking. For last year’s dates, see our Key Dates in Monaco for 2026.