Italy observes the standard set of European holidays, mixing up key Christian holidays with a few related to the creation of the country. The most important holiday is probably Ferragosto on August 15th, which marks the start of the summer break for most Italians. The major cities observe a regional holiday on the feast day of their patron saint.
When are the next Public holidays in Italy?
Upcoming Holidays
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Feast of St. Nicholas
Dec 6, . A day when many children across Europe receive gifts in honour of Saint Nicholas -
Feast of St. Ambrose
Dec 7, . Milan only. Saint Ambrose was an archbishop of Milan during the 4th century -
Immaculate Conception Day
Dec 8, . It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from ... -
Christmas Day
Dec 25, . Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on ... -
St. Stephen's Day
Dec 26, . December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a ... -
New Year's Day
Jan 1, . New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, ...
List of Holidays in Italy in 2024
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Italian Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | New Year's Day | Capodanno | Public Holiday | |
| Saturday | La Befana | Epifania | Public Holiday | |
| Tuesday | Father's Day | festa del papà | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Easter | Pasqua | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Easter Monday | Pasquetta | Public Holiday | |
| Thursday | Liberation Day | Festa della Liberazione | Public Holiday | |
| Thursday | Feast of St. Mark | Festa di San Marco | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Sardinia's Day | Sa Die de Sa Sardigna | Regional Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Labour Day | La Festa dei Lavoratori | Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Mother's Day | festa della mamma | Not A Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Republic Day | Festa della Repubblica | Public Holiday | |
| Monday | Feast of St. John the Baptist | Jani | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Saint Peter and Saint Paul | La Festa di San Pietro e Paolo | Regional Holiday | |
| Monday | Feast of St. Rosalia | Festino di Santa Rosalia | Regional Holiday | |
| Thursday | Ferragosto | Ferragosto | Public Holiday | |
| Thursday | Feast of St. Gennaro | Festa di San Gennaro | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Feast of St. Petronius | Festa di San Petronio | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | All Saints' Day | Tutti i santi (Ognissanti) | Public Holiday | |
| Sunday | Feast of St. Giusto | Festa di San Giusto | Regional Holiday | |
| Friday | Feast of St. Nicholas | Festa di San Nicola | Regional Holiday | |
| Saturday | Feast of St. Ambrose | Festa di Sant'Ambrogio | Regional Holiday | |
| Sunday | Immaculate Conception Day | Immacolata Concezione | Public Holiday | |
| Wednesday | Christmas Day | Natale | Public Holiday | |
| Thursday | St. Stephen's Day | Santo Stefano | Public Holiday |
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Notes
- Holidays that fall on a weekend are observed on that day and no weekday is given in lieu
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