Jubilee of Workers

Officially started with the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on 24 December 2024, the Jubilee 2025 is the 27th ordinary universal jubilee in the history of the Church and the second jubilee celebrated by the current pontiff after the extraordinary one in 2015.

The entire jubilee period is characterized by a rich calendar of religious, cultural and social events. Aside from celebrations and rituals addressed to all the faithful, the Holy Year’s program includes several “jubilees” dedicated to different categories of people, identified according to specific professions or their role within the family, the Church and society. Each one includes moments of dialogue and spirituality, with a concluding mass celebrated by the pope.

The days from 1 to 4 May are dedicated to all workers (blue and white collar workers, professionals in various sectors, etc.), who are particularly invited to the jubilee event together with their families, trade associations and trade unions. The celebrations will start on the morning of Thursday, 1 May, with a pilgrimage to the holy door and the option of confession in the Jubilee churches; starting at 3 p.m., Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano will host the big May Day Concert, organized by the three main Italian trade unions. Pilgrimage to the Holy Door can also be made on Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Jubilee of Workers will close with traditional Sunday mass presided over by the pontiff or his delegate: entrance to St Peter’s Square is completely free on this occasion and does not require any type of ticket. In addition to religious events, cultural, artistic and spiritual activities are scheduled in various Roman piazzas on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The program may be subject to change.