Portugal 's government contacts the Holy See before announcing vacation days . The Vatican objects to the elimination of Corpus Christi and All Saints ' Day . Two civil holidays will also be cut , the Vatican says . The economically struggling European country will stop giving workers a day off for Corpus Christi and All Saints ' Day , starting next year , the government said . Portugal is trying to rebuild its struggling economy .
Portugal 's government contacts the Holy See before announcing vacation days . The Vatican objects to the elimination of Corpus Christi and All Saints ' Day . Two civil holidays will also be cut , the Vatican says . Portugal is trying to rebuild its struggling economy .