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Public Holidays in Italy 2026
14 public and regional holidays observed across Italy in 2026.
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Italy's public holidays are almost entirely rooted in the Catholic liturgical calendar, blended with a few 20th-century civic dates like Liberation Day and Republic Day that mark the country's transition from monarchy to republic after the Second World War. Beyond the national list, every Italian town also observes its own patron saint's feast day as a local holiday, so the full holiday count in Italy depends heavily on the city. Below is the complete national 2026 calendar.
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Full 2026 Calendar
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|
| January 1, 2026 |
Thursday |
CapodannoNew Year's Day |
National |
| January 6, 2026 |
Tuesday |
EpifaniaEpiphany |
National |
| April 5, 2026 |
Sunday |
PasquaEaster Sunday |
National |
| April 6, 2026 |
Monday |
Lunedì dell'AngeloEaster Monday |
National |
| April 25, 2026 |
Saturday |
Festa della LiberazioneLiberation Day |
National |
| May 1, 2026 |
Friday |
Festa del LavoroInternational Workers Day |
National |
| May 25, 2026 |
Monday |
Lunedì di PentecosteWhit Monday |
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| June 2, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Festa della RepubblicaRepublic Day |
National |
| August 15, 2026 |
Saturday |
Ferragosto o AssunzioneAssumption Day |
National |
| October 4, 2026 |
Sunday |
San Francesco d'AssisiSt. Francis of Assisi's Day |
National |
| November 1, 2026 |
Sunday |
Tutti i SantiAll Saints Day |
National |
| December 8, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Immacolata ConcezioneImmaculate Conception |
National |
| December 25, 2026 |
Friday |
NataleChristmas Day |
National |
| December 26, 2026 |
Saturday |
Santo StefanoSt. Stephen's Day |
National |
What Each Holiday Means
January 1, 2026Thursday
Capodanno
The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, marked with fireworks, family gatherings, and a fresh start after the festive season.
January 6, 2026Tuesday
Epifania
Marks the visit of the Three Wise Men to the infant Jesus, celebrated in Italy with the gift-giving figure of La Befana.
April 5, 2026Sunday
Pasqua
The most important date in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
April 6, 2026Monday
Lunedì dell'Angelo
The day after Easter Sunday, traditionally used to extend the Easter weekend into a four-day break.
April 25, 2026Saturday
Festa della Liberazione
Commemorates Italy's liberation from Nazi occupation and fascism at the end of the Second World War in 1945.
May 1, 2026Friday
Festa del Lavoro
Honours workers and the labour movement, held nationwide on 1 May.
June 2, 2026Tuesday
Festa della Repubblica
Celebrates the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to become a republic, ending the monarchy.
August 15, 2026Saturday
Ferragosto o Assunzione
Known in Italy as Ferragosto, a Catholic feast that doubles as the peak of the summer holiday season.
October 4, 2026Sunday
San Francesco d'Assisi
Honours Italy's patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.
November 1, 2026Sunday
Tutti i Santi
A Christian holy day honouring all saints, widely observed by visiting family graves and cemeteries.
December 8, 2026Tuesday
Immacolata Concezione
A Catholic feast honouring the Virgin Mary, widely observed with Mass and family time.
December 25, 2026Friday
Natale
The Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the biggest family holiday of the year across much of the world.
December 26, 2026Saturday
Santo Stefano
A traditional post-Christmas rest day, historically associated with giving to servants and the needy.
Holiday dates sourced from the Nager.Date public holiday API and cross-checked annually. Regional and subnational holidays may not apply to every worker in Italy — always confirm with your employer or local authority for time-off purposes.