Public holidays in Italy
National public holidays (law 260 of 1949 and later amendments). Is today a holiday, what is on this week, and when is the next day off — worked out for Europe/Rome time.
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Italy public holidays at a glance
Italy has 13 public holiday dates in 2026: the first is New Year's Day on Thursday 1 January and the last is Saint Stephen's Day on Saturday 26 December. The same data for 2020–2030 is available as JSON from /api/holidays?country=IT&year=2026.
About holidays in Italy
Italy's national holidays include Liberation Day on 25 April and Republic Day on 2 June. Each city also celebrates its patron saint — Saint Ambrose in Milan on 7 December, Saints Peter and Paul in Rome on 29 June — which closes local offices but is not listed here.
All Italy public holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day |
| Tuesday 6 January | Epiphany |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday |
| Saturday 25 April | Liberation Day |
| Friday 1 May | Labor Day |
| Tuesday 2 June | Republic Day |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Of Mary Day |
| Sunday 4 October | Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Italy |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints' Day |
| Sunday 1 November | National Unity Day |
| Tuesday 8 December | Immaculate Conception |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day |
| Saturday 26 December | Saint Stephen's Day |
Full month-by-month calendars: 2026 calendar · 2027 calendar.
Sources
- Normattiva — Law 260 of 27 May 1949 — official list to confirm dates (checked 2026-10-10)
- vacanza/holidays (open-source holiday rules, MIT licence) — holiday rules used to build the lists (checked 2026-10-10)
Questions and answers
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
This list has 13 holiday dates in 2026. It covers national public holidays (law 260 of 1949 and later amendments).
Which Italy holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Easter Sunday (Sunday 5 April); Liberation Day (Saturday 25 April); Assumption Of Mary Day (Saturday 15 August); Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Italy (Sunday 4 October); All Saints' Day (Sunday 1 November); National Unity Day (Sunday 1 November); Saint Stephen's Day (Saturday 26 December).
Which dates could still change?
None of the 2026 dates depend on a moon sighting, but governments can still add one-off holidays during the year.
Which time zone does “today” use on this page?
Europe/Rome, the country's time zone. The status box at the top is worked out in your browser from your device clock.
Where are the official dates published?
Normattiva — Law 260 of 27 May 1949. When this page and the official source disagree, the official source is right.
For reference only — governments can add, move or cancel holidays at short notice. Confirm with the official source: Normattiva — Law 260 of 27 May 1949. Data: the open-source holidays library (MIT), spot-checked against official 2026 calendars.
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