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Italy Calendar 2026: Public Holidays and Long Weekends

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
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  • 1New Year's Day
  • 6Epiphany
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No holidays this month.

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  • 5Easter Sunday
  • 6Easter Monday
  • 25Liberation Day
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  • 1Labour Day
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  • 2Republic Day
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  • 15Assumption Day (Ferragosto)
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November

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  • 1All Saints' Day
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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
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  • Sat31Saturday
  • Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
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  • 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).

Public Holidays in Italy, 2026.
DateDayHolidayType
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayHoliday
6 January 2026TuesdayEpiphanyHoliday
5 April 2026SundayEaster SundayHoliday
6 April 2026MondayEaster MondayHoliday
25 April 2026SaturdayLiberation DayHoliday
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayHoliday
2 June 2026TuesdayRepublic DayHoliday
15 August 2026SaturdayAssumption Day (Ferragosto)Holiday
1 November 2026SundayAll Saints' DayHoliday
8 December 2026TuesdayImmaculate ConceptionHoliday
25 December 2026FridayChristmas DayHoliday
26 December 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's DayHoliday

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.

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Seasons in Italy

Italy is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.

Current season in Italy

Spring

March – May

Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.

Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 Jun

Summer

June – August

The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 Sep

Autumn

September – November

Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.

Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 Dec

Winter

December – February

The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.

Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 Mar

Seasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?

Italy has 12 public holidays in 2026, per Italian National Public Holidays 2026 (giorni festivi).

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.

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