The Republic of San Marino celebrates the civil and religious holiday with an evocative ceremony that takes place in the old town according to a protocol that has remained almost unchanged over the centuries.

Programme of the Ceremony

9.00
Their Excellencies the Captains Regent arrive at Public Palace

9.30
Deployment of the Military Corps on Piazza della Libertà
Flag-raising ceremony

9.45
The members of the State Congress, the Government Mayors, the Diplomatic Representatives residing in the Republic and the Senior Officials arrive at Public Palace

9.55
Procession of Their Excellencies the Captains Regent from Public Palace to the Basilica of Saint Marinus

10.00
Solemn Mass in the Basilica of Saint Marinus

11.00
Return of the Regency Procession to Public Palace

11.55 approx.
The religious procession arrives in Piazza della Libertà
The Most Excellent Regency appears on the central balcony of Public Palace to attend the blessing

12.00
Flag-lowering Ceremony