Italy in 2027 has a very early Easter (28 March). Liberation Day (25 April) falls on a Sunday โ absorbed. Republic Day (2 June) falls on a Wednesday โ mid-week ponte culture kicks in. Ferragosto (15 August) falls on a Sunday โ absorbed into the weekend.
The standout placements in 2027 are Labour Day (1 May, Saturday โ absorbed) and All Saints' Day (1 November, Monday โ automatic long weekend). Italy faces another year where several key fixed dates fall unfavourably.
Public Holidays 2027
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 28 Mar 2027 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 25 Apr 2027 | Sun | Liberation Day | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 2 Jun 2027 | Wed | Republic Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2027 | Wed | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
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Abruzzo โ School Holidays Overview
Winter Break
No break
Easter Break
No break
Summer Holidays
No break
Autumn Break
No break
Christmas Break
No break
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.