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Public Holidays in Italy — 2026
Italy observes 14 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Capodanno | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Epiphany | Epifania | Nationwide |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Pasqua | Nationwide |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Lunedì dell'Angelo | Nationwide |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Liberation Day | Festa della Liberazione | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | International Workers Day | Festa del Lavoro | Nationwide |
| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Whit Monday | Lunedì di Pentecoste | Regional |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Republic Day | Festa della Repubblica | Nationwide |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Assumption Day | Ferragosto o Assunzione | Nationwide |
| Sunday, October 4, 2026 | St. Francis of Assisi's Day | San Francesco d'Assisi | Nationwide |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints Day | Tutti i Santi | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Immacolata Concezione | Nationwide |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Natale | Nationwide |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Santo Stefano | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 20 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 21 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 22 |
| October | 22 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 21 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2027 | Epiphany |
| Sunday, March 28, 2027 | Easter Sunday |
| Monday, March 29, 2027 | Easter Monday |
| Sunday, April 25, 2027 | Liberation Day |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | International Workers Day |
| Monday, May 17, 2027 | Whit Monday |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2027 | Republic Day |
| Sunday, August 15, 2027 | Assumption Day |
| Monday, October 4, 2027 | St. Francis of Assisi's Day |
| Monday, November 1, 2027 | All Saints Day |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | Immaculate Conception |
| Saturday, December 25, 2027 | Christmas Day |
| Sunday, December 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.