How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
Italy has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Italian National Public Holidays 2026 (giorni festivi).
Italy has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Italian National Public Holidays 2026 (giorni festivi). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026.
12 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
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- 1New Year's Day
- 6Epiphany
February
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No holidays this month.
March
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No holidays this month.
April
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- 5Easter Sunday
- 6Easter Monday
- 25Liberation Day
May
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- 1Labour Day
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- 2Republic Day
July
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No holidays this month.
August
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- 15Assumption Day (Ferragosto)
September
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No holidays this month.
October
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No holidays this month.
November
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- 1All Saints' Day
December
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- 8Immaculate Conception
- 25Christmas Day
- 26St. Stephen's Day
Long Weekends in Italy, 2026
Italy has 6 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026, covering Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5Easter SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
25–26 April 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat25Liberation DayHoliday
- Sun26SundayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Assumption Day (Ferragosto)Holiday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26St. Stephen's DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Italy Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Italy has 12 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (St. Stephen's Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Holiday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 2 June 2026 | Tuesday | Republic Day | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day (Ferragosto) | Holiday |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Holiday |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Holiday |
Official source: Italian National Public Holidays 2026 (giorni festivi) (National public holidays under Law No. 260 of 27 May 1949 and subsequent amendments. Each municipality additionally observes its local patron saint's day. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. National public holidays (giorni festivi) under Italian law. Each municipality additionally observes its local patron saint's day. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
Download Italy 2026 Holiday Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2026?
There are 6 long-weekend periods in Italy in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 4-6 April 2026, covering Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Italy holiday calendar?
The official source is Italian National Public Holidays 2026 (giorni festivi) (National public holidays under Law No. 260 of 27 May 1949 and subsequent amendments. Each municipality additionally observes its local patron saint's day. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved).
Does Italy have local holidays beyond the national list?
Yes. Every Italian municipality observes its local patron saint's day as a public holiday — for example Saints Peter and Paul in Rome (29 June), Sant'Ambrogio in Milan (7 December), and San Gennaro in Naples (19 September). These local days are not included in this national calendar.
Is there a substitute day when an Italian holiday falls on a weekend?
No. Italy does not move public holidays. In 2026, Liberation Day (25 April) and Assumption Day (15 August) fall on Saturdays and All Saints' Day (1 November) on a Sunday, without replacement days. Italians instead make a 'ponte' (bridge) by taking leave between a holiday and a weekend.