Public Holidays in Italy 2026
12 listed public holiday dates in 2026
Italy's national holiday calendar combines Catholic feast days with civic commemorations including Liberation Day and Republic Day. Local patron-saint holidays can add an extra day depending on the municipality.
Italy Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| Apr 25 | Saturday | Liberation Day |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers' Day |
| Jun 2 | Tuesday | Republic Day |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day |
This table lists nationwide holidays only. Municipal patron-saint holidays are excluded.
National vs Local Patron-Saint Holidays 2026
Republic Day is fixed on 2 June and Liberation Day on 25 April. Rome, Milan, Naples and other cities also observe local patron-saint days that are not nationwide holidays.
Holiday Rules in Italy
National holidays remain on their calendar dates and are generally not shifted to Monday when they fall on a weekend. Local patron-saint holidays depend on the municipality.
Italy Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Republic Day is 2 June.
- Liberation Day is 25 April.
- Weekend national holidays are not automatically shifted.
- Municipal patron-saint holidays are additional local dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Italy Republic Day?
It is observed on 2 June.
Is Easter Sunday a national holiday?
Yes. Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are both recognized.
Are weekend holidays moved to Monday?
Italy generally keeps the statutory holiday on its calendar date.
Why might a city have an extra holiday?
Municipalities often observe the feast day of their local patron saint.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official Presidency of the Council of Ministers statutory public-holiday list.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: government, statutory, gazette or institutional material is the primary reference. Timeanddate is retained only as an independent cross-check; later official declarations take precedence.