Italy in 2026 has an early Easter (5 April). Liberation Day (25 April) falls on a Saturday โ absorbed into the weekend, losing its weekday ponte opportunity. Republic Day (2 June) falls on a Tuesday โ ponte on Monday 1 June for a four-day break.
Ferragosto (15 August) falls on a Saturday in 2026 โ also absorbed into the weekend. This makes 2026 one of the more challenging years for Italy's two most iconic summer and spring public holidays both falling on weekends.
Public Holidays 2026
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Sat | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Tue | Republic Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Sat | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tue | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
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Winter Break
23.12.2025 - 06.01.2026
Easter Break
02.04.2026 - 07.04.2026
Summer Holidays
08.06.2026 - 06.09.2026
Autumn Break
01.11.2026 - 03.11.2026
Christmas Break
24.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Holidays by Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferragosto in Italy?
Ferragosto (15 August) is Italy's most important summer holiday, coinciding with the Assumption of Mary. Italy effectively shuts down around this date, with most businesses closing for at least a week and many Italians heading to the beach or mountains. Its origins combine the ancient Roman festival Feriae Augusti with the Catholic feast.
What is Italy's Republic Day?
Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica, 2 June) marks the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to become a republic rather than retain the monarchy. It is celebrated with a large military parade in Rome along Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Do Italian cities have their own public holidays?
Yes. Each Italian city observes the feast day of its patron saint as a local public holiday. For example, Rome has Saints Peter and Paul (29 June), Milan has Saint Ambrose (7 December), and Naples has San Gennaro (19 September).
How long are school summer holidays in Italy?
Italian school summer holidays last approximately 13 weeks, typically from mid-June to mid-September. This is one of the longest summer school breaks in Europe.
What is the "ponte" tradition in Italy?
A ponte (bridge) refers to the practice of taking extra leave days to extend a public holiday into a longer break โ for example, taking Friday off when a public holiday falls on Thursday, to create a four-day weekend. This is a deeply embedded cultural tradition in Italian workplaces.