Holidays in Italy in 2026

This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Italy in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Italy.

Holiday name Holiday location / Date Holiday type
New Year's Day Italy
January 1 2026, Thursday
National
Epiphany Italy
January 6 2026, Tuesday
National
March Equinox Italy
March 20 2026, Friday
Seasonal
Good Friday Italy
April 3 2026, Friday
Observance
Easter Sunday Italy
April 5 2026, Sunday
Observance
Easter Monday Italy
April 6 2026, Monday
National
The Feast of St Mark (Venice) Italy
April 25 2026, Saturday
Local holiday
Liberation Day Italy
April 25 2026, Saturday
National
Labor Day / May Day Italy
May 1 2026, Friday
National
Republic Day Italy
June 2 2026, Tuesday
National
June Solstice Italy
June 21 2026, Sunday
Seasonal
The Feast of St. John (Florence, Genoa, Turin) Italy
June 24 2026, Wednesday
Local holiday
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) Italy
June 29 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Assumption of Mary Italy
August 15 2026, Saturday
National
Ferragosto Italy
August 15 2026, Saturday
Observance
The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) Italy
September 19 2026, Saturday
Local holiday
September Equinox Italy
September 23 2026, Wednesday
Seasonal
All Saints' Day Italy
November 1 2026, Sunday
National
The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) Italy
December 7 2026, Monday
Local holiday
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Italy
December 8 2026, Tuesday
National
December Solstice Italy
December 21 2026, Monday
Seasonal
Christmas Day Italy
December 25 2026, Friday
National
St. Stephen's Day Italy
December 26 2026, Saturday
National
New Year's Eve Italy
December 31 2026, Thursday
Observance