Christian feast

Corpus Christi

חג גוף המשיח

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A Catholic feast falling on a Thursday, around sixty days after Easter. A public holiday in Poland, Portugal, Austria, Croatia, parts of Germany and Spain, and Brazil.

When & where

Corpus Christi by country — 2026

The date follows a religious calendar, so it shifts by country and year.

South America

Europe

North & Central America

Africa

For the traveller

How it affects a trip

In Catholic towns there are street processions along the main avenue, sometimes with flower carpets on the pavement (notably in Portugal and Italy). Offices and banks close.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

When is Corpus Christi in 2026?

The date varies by country. Soonest: Colombia on Monday 31 May 2027. Full list below.

Which countries observe Corpus Christi as a public holiday?

Colombia, Liechtenstein, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Monaco, Bolivia, Grenada, San Marino, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Austria and 6 more.

What's closed on Corpus Christi?

In countries where it's a public holiday: banks, government offices and most shops close, and public transport shifts to a weekend timetable. Museums and attractions vary — check each one.

Is it a good time to travel around Corpus Christi?

In Catholic towns there are street processions along the main avenue, sometimes with flower carpets on the pavement (notably in Portugal and Italy). Offices and banks close.

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Sources: Holiday dates: date-holidays · Background: Around the World

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