Public holidays in Italy 2026
13 nationwide public holidays in Italy in 2026, plus 1 regional holidays. Source: Nager.Date public-holiday database, fetched at build time.
Italy 2026 holiday calendar
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Capodanno | Nationwide |
| January 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Epifania | Nationwide |
| April 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Pasqua | Nationwide |
| April 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Lunedì dell'Angelo | Nationwide |
| April 25 | Saturday | Liberation Day | Festa della Liberazione | Nationwide |
| May 1 | Friday | International Workers Day | Festa del Lavoro | Nationwide |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Lunedì di Pentecoste | Regional |
| June 2 | Tuesday | Republic Day | Festa della Repubblica | Nationwide |
| August 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Ferragosto o Assunzione | Nationwide |
| October 4 | Sunday | St. Francis of Assisi's Day | San Francesco d'Assisi | Nationwide |
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints Day | Tutti i Santi | Nationwide |
| December 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Immacolata Concezione | Nationwide |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Natale | Nationwide |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen's Day | Santo Stefano | Nationwide |
Is it a public holiday in Italy?
- Is January 1, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, New Year's Day (Capodanno), a Thursday.
- Is January 6, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Epiphany (Epifania), a Tuesday.
- Is April 5, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Easter Sunday (Pasqua), a Sunday.
- Is April 6, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo), a Monday.
- Is April 25, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione), a Saturday.
- Is May 1, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, International Workers Day (Festa del Lavoro), a Friday.
- Is June 2, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica), a Tuesday.
- Is August 15, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Assumption Day (Ferragosto o Assunzione), a Saturday.
- Is October 4, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi), a Sunday.
- Is November 1, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, All Saints Day (Tutti i Santi), a Sunday.
- Is December 8, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione), a Tuesday.
- Is December 25, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, Christmas Day (Natale), a Friday.
- Is December 26, 2026 a public holiday in Italy? Yes, St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano), a Saturday.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
13 nationwide public holidays, plus 1 observed only in some regions.
What is the next public holiday in Italy?
As of July 12, 2026, the next nationwide public holiday is Assumption Day on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Do public holidays differ by region in Italy?
Yes, 1 of the listed holidays apply only in certain states or regions (marked "Regional" in the table).
How many 2026 holidays fall on a weekend?
6 of the 13 nationwide holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday (Easter Sunday, Liberation Day, Assumption Day, St. Francis of Assisi's Day, All Saints Day, St. Stephen's Day). Whether a substitute weekday off applies depends on national rules.