Italy Public Holidays
Italy has 13 national public holidays in 2026, observed across the whole country. Over the years covered here the calendar draws on 13 recurring holidays. 11 sit on the same calendar date every year, while 2 move (Linked to Easter). On top of that, 1 further public holiday is observed in some regions only.
Which public holidays does Italy have?
Every recurring national public holiday, how its date is decided, and the date it lands on in 2025, 2026 and 2027. Dates are computed from the rule, so Easter-linked and moon-linked holidays are correct for each individual year.
| Holiday | How the date is set | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's DayCapodanno | Same date every year | Jan 1 | Jan 1 | Jan 1 |
| EpiphanyBefana | Same date every year | Jan 6 | Jan 6 | Jan 6 |
| Easter SundayDomenica di Pasqua | Linked to Easter | Apr 20 | Apr 5 | Mar 28 |
| Easter MondayLunedì dell’Angelo | Linked to Easter | Apr 21 | Apr 6 | Mar 29 |
| Liberation DayAnniversario della Liberazione | Same date every year | Apr 25 | Apr 25 | Apr 25 |
| Labour DayFesta del Lavoro | Same date every year | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 |
| Republic DayFesta della Repubblica | Same date every year | Jun 2 | Jun 2 | Jun 2 |
| AssumptionFerragosto | Same date every year | Aug 15 | Aug 15 | Aug 15 |
| Francis of AssisiSan Francesco d'Assisi | Same date every year | not observed | Oct 4 | Oct 4 |
| All Saints' DayOgnissanti | Same date every year | Nov 1 | Nov 1 | Nov 1 |
| Immaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione | Same date every year | Dec 8 | Dec 8 | Dec 8 |
| Christmas DayNatale | Same date every year | Dec 25 | Dec 25 | Dec 25 |
| Boxing DaySanto Stefano | Same date every year | Dec 26 | Dec 26 | Dec 26 |
Which Italian holidays are national and which are regional?
The table above is the national calendar. Separately, this dataset tracks 6 regions of Italy, and 1 further public holiday is observed in some of them but not nationwide in 2026. If you are planning around a specific place, add the relevant rows below to the national list.
| Regional holiday | Date in 2026 | Observed in |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Monday | May 25, 2026 | Alto Adige |
Regional coverage is only as complete as the underlying open dataset, so treat this as a strong indication rather than a legal source. Confirm with the relevant local or regional authority in Italy before you rely on a single date.
Which holidays move each year, and why?
2 of the 13 recurring holidays land on a different date each year. Here is the rule behind each group.
Same date every year (11)
The holiday is tied to one calendar date, so it lands on a different weekday each year but never changes date. In Italy this covers New Year's Day, Epiphany, Liberation Day, Labour Day and Republic Day, plus 6 more.
Linked to Easter (2)
The date is counted from Easter Sunday, which is the Sunday after the first ecclesiastical full moon falling on or after 21 March, so it swings between late March and late April. In Italy this covers Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
When is the next public holiday in Italy?
The next 5 holidays on the 2026 calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Francis of Assisi | October 4, 2026 | SundayWeekend |
| All Saints' Day | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2026 | Friday |
| Boxing Day | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend |
Italy public holiday calendars by year
Open a year for the full table with dates, weekdays and long-weekend counts.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have?
Italy has 13 national public holidays in 2026 and 13 in 2027. The total can differ from year to year because holidays that fall on a weekend sometimes gain a substitute day, and because moon-based and Easter-based dates occasionally shift in or out of a calendar year.
Which Italian public holidays fall on the same date every year?
11 of them: New Year's Day (January 1), Epiphany (January 6), Liberation Day (April 25), Labour Day (May 1), Republic Day (June 2) and Assumption (August 15), plus 5 more. These are pinned to a calendar date, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Which public holidays in Italy change date each year?
2 do: Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. The reasons are linked to easter, so the Gregorian date has to be recalculated for every year rather than copied forward.
Are there regional public holidays in Italy?
Yes. Besides the national list, 1 public holiday is observed in some regions only, for example Whit Monday in Alto Adige. The year calendars on this site show national holidays only, so add the relevant regional dates on top.
What happens when a public holiday in Italy falls on a weekend?
This dataset records no substitute days for Italy, so every date listed here is the holiday itself rather than a replacement weekday. That is not the same as saying none is granted: a number of countries move a weekend holiday onto a working day under national labour law without that rule being captured in the underlying data, so check a local source whenever a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday.
How to use this page
Public holidays shape the working year in Italy, closing many offices, banks and public services and shifting the rhythm of travel and shopping. If you are scheduling a delivery, a launch or a meeting with a Italian team, the table at the top is the quickest check: it shows every recurring holiday side by side across 2025, 2026 and 2027, so you can see at a glance which dates are stable and which need looking up again next year. Where a holiday falls on a weekend and is taken on another day, it appears once, on the day off, with its calendar date beside it, so the totals here match the official ones rather than double counting.
For a single year with weekday counts and long weekends, open the year page for 2025, 2026 or 2027. To compare countries in one year, the 2026 worldwide overview lists every country we cover side by side. Dates come from the open date-holidays dataset and are recalculated per year from each holiday's rule. Always confirm official dates with a local authority before you commit to travel or contracts.