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2026 Italy Holidays

Explore the official 2026 holiday calendar for Italy, including public holidays, observances, and important national events.

Total Holidays

26

Holidays in 2026

Busiest Month

April

5 holidays

This Month

3

Holidays this month

Next Holiday

Saints Peter and Paul

3 days away

About Italy holidays in 2026

In 2026, Italy observes a variety of national holidays and regional observances. The year begins with New Year's Day and Epiphany in January. Spring brings a cluster of significant holidays, including Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, followed by Liberation Day and International Workers Day. The latter half of the year features national celebrations like Republic Day and Assumption Day, alongside numerous regional patron saint days that vary by city and province. The year concludes with the major Christian holidays of All Saints Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday dates

DateDayHoliday Name
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's Day
January 6, 2026TuesdayEpiphany
April 5, 2026SundayEaster Sunday
April 6, 2026MondayEaster Monday
April 25, 2026SaturdayFeast of St Mark
April 25, 2026SaturdayLiberation Day
April 28, 2026TuesdaySardinia's Day
May 1, 2026FridayInternational Workers Day
May 1, 2026FridayLabour Day
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
May 25, 2026MondayWhit Monday
June 2, 2026TuesdayRepublic Day
June 24, 2026WednesdaySt. John the Baptist
June 29, 2026MondaySaints Peter and Paul
July 15, 2026WednesdaySaint Rosalia
August 15, 2026SaturdayAssumption Day
September 19, 2026SaturdaySt. Januarius
October 4, 2026SundaySt. Francis of Assisi's Day
October 4, 2026SundaySt. Petronius
October 30, 2026FridaySt. Saturninus
November 1, 2026SundayAll Saints Day
November 3, 2026TuesdaySt. Justus
December 6, 2026SundaySt. Nicholas
December 7, 2026MondaySt. Ambrose
December 8, 2026TuesdayImmaculate Conception
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas Day
December 26, 2026SaturdaySt. Stephen's Day

Planning around Italy holidays in 2026

  • Many holidays are tied to patron saints, with observances varying by specific city or region.
  • Some dates, like Easter, are determined by the lunar calendar and can shift annually.
  • Check the selected year for the most accurate holiday dates.
  • Note that multiple holidays can fall on the same date, particularly regional observances.

Holiday patterns in 2026

The holiday calendar in Italy shows a significant concentration in the spring months, particularly April, due to Easter and national observances. The early part of the year is relatively quiet after January's initial holidays.

The summer months are more dispersed, with a few national holidays and several regional patron saint days occurring throughout June, July, and August. This pattern continues into autumn, with a mix of national and regional observances.

The year concludes with a notable cluster of holidays in December, including major religious observances, and a few in November. This creates a busy end to the year, contrasting with the quieter periods earlier on.

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