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1JanThu
New Year's Day Capodanno
Start of the civil year; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
“Happy New Year” · Felice Anno Nuovo
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Italy: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
Business slows sharply in August (Ferragosto shutdowns) and from Christmas to Epiphany (6 January); long weekends ('ponti') around April–June holidays reduce availability.
- Public holidays 2026
- 12
- Public holidays 2027
- 12
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Italy
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
Italy calendar 2026
March 2026
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October 2026
November 2026
January 2026
- 6JanTue
Epiphany Epifania
Feast of the Epiphany (La Befana tradition); marks the end of the Christmas holiday period – many businesses only fully restart after this day.
- 31JanSat
Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia
Italy's best-known carnival, culminating on Shrove Tuesday (17 Feb 2026); carnival parades also in Viareggio, Ivrea and elsewhere. No business closures.
April 2026
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Venerdì Santo
Day of Christ's crucifixion with processions in many towns; not a public holiday in Italy, normal working day.
- 5AprSun
Easter Sunday Pasqua
Most important Christian feast; families gather. Falls on a Sunday.
“Happy Easter” · Buona Pasqua
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta)
Public holiday after Easter, traditionally spent on outings; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
- 25AprSat
Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
Commemorates the 1945 liberation from Fascism and Nazi occupation (falls on a Sat in 2026; no substitute day). Government offices closed.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Festa dei Lavoratori
International Workers' Day; offices and factories closed, trade-union events and concerts.
June 2026
- 2JunTue
Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Anniversary of the 1946 referendum creating the Italian Republic; military parade in Rome, offices closed.
“Happy Republic Day” · Buona Festa della Repubblica
- 29JunMon
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Santi Pietro e Paolo
Patron saints' day of Rome – a local public holiday in the capital; ministries and Rome-based offices closed.
August 2026
- 1AugSat
Summer shutdown (Ferragosto period) Ferie d'agosto
Many factories, suppliers and offices close for 2–3 weeks around Ferragosto (typically the first three weeks of August); plan deliveries and approvals accordingly.
- 15AugSat
Assumption Day (Ferragosto) Ferragosto / Assunzione di Maria
Feast of the Assumption and peak of the Italian summer holiday; business activity at its lowest of the year.
“Buon Ferragosto” · Buon Ferragosto
October 2026
- 4OctSun
St Francis of Assisi Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Reinstated as a national holiday from 2026 by Law (2025) honouring St Francis of Assisi and St Catherine of Siena, patron saints of Italy; in 2026 it falls on a Sunday.
November 2026
- 1NovSun
All Saints' Day Ognissanti
Christian feast; families visit cemeteries (All Souls on 2 Nov). Offices closed.
December 2026
- 7DecMon
Feast of St Ambrose Sant'Ambrogio
Patron saint's day of Milan – local holiday in Italy's business capital; also opening night of La Scala. Combined with 8 Dec it often creates a long weekend.
- 8DecTue
Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Catholic feast and the traditional start of the Christmas season; offices closed.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Vigilia di Natale
Not a public holiday, but many offices close early; the Christmas slowdown begins.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Natale
Christmas; offices, ports administration and businesses closed. Business slows until after Epiphany (6 Jan).
“Merry Christmas” · Buon Natale
- 26DecSat
St Stephen's Day Santo Stefano
Second day of Christmas; public holiday.
- 31DecThu
New Year's Eve San Silvestro
Not a public holiday; many offices close early or bridge to New Year.
Italy calendar 2027
April 2027
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October 2027
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January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Capodanno
Start of the civil year; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
“Happy New Year” · Felice Anno Nuovo
- 6JanWed
Epiphany Epifania
Feast of the Epiphany (La Befana tradition); marks the end of the Christmas holiday period – many businesses only fully restart after this day.
- 23JanSat
Carnival of Venice Carnevale di Venezia
Date estimated – confirmed closer to the day
Italy's best-known carnival, culminating on Shrove Tuesday (9 Feb 2027); exact programme dates are set by the organisers (expected). No business closures.
March 2027
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Venerdì Santo
Day of Christ's crucifixion with processions in many towns; not a public holiday in Italy, normal working day.
- 28MarSun
Easter Sunday Pasqua
Most important Christian feast; families gather. Falls on a Sunday.
“Happy Easter” · Buona Pasqua
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta)
Public holiday after Easter, traditionally spent on outings; offices, banks and most businesses closed.
April 2027
- 25AprSun
Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
Commemorates the 1945 liberation from Fascism and Nazi occupation (falls on a Sun in 2027; no substitute day). Government offices closed.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Festa dei Lavoratori
International Workers' Day; offices and factories closed, trade-union events and concerts.
June 2027
- 2JunWed
Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Anniversary of the 1946 referendum creating the Italian Republic; military parade in Rome, offices closed.
“Happy Republic Day” · Buona Festa della Repubblica
- 29JunTue
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Santi Pietro e Paolo
Patron saints' day of Rome – a local public holiday in the capital; ministries and Rome-based offices closed.
August 2027
- 1AugSun
Summer shutdown (Ferragosto period) Ferie d'agosto
Many factories, suppliers and offices close for 2–3 weeks around Ferragosto (typically the first three weeks of August); plan deliveries and approvals accordingly.
- 15AugSun
Assumption Day (Ferragosto) Ferragosto / Assunzione di Maria
Feast of the Assumption and peak of the Italian summer holiday; business activity at its lowest of the year.
“Buon Ferragosto” · Buon Ferragosto
October 2027
- 4OctMon
St Francis of Assisi Day San Francesco d'Assisi
National holiday reinstated from 2026 for St Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy; 2027 is the first year it falls on a working day (Monday), so offices and businesses close.
November 2027
- 1NovMon
All Saints' Day Ognissanti
Christian feast; families visit cemeteries (All Souls on 2 Nov). Offices closed.
December 2027
- 7DecTue
Feast of St Ambrose Sant'Ambrogio
Patron saint's day of Milan – local holiday in Italy's business capital; also opening night of La Scala. Combined with 8 Dec it often creates a long weekend.
- 8DecWed
Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Catholic feast and the traditional start of the Christmas season; offices closed.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Vigilia di Natale
Not a public holiday, but many offices close early; the Christmas slowdown begins.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Natale
Christmas; offices, ports administration and businesses closed. Business slows until after Epiphany (6 Jan).
“Merry Christmas” · Buon Natale
- 26DecSun
St Stephen's Day Santo Stefano
Second day of Christmas; public holiday.
- 31DecFri
New Year's Eve San Silvestro
Not a public holiday; many offices close early or bridge to New Year.
Business closures ahead in Italy
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Nov 2026Sunday | All Saints' DayOgnissanti | In 4 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 Dec 2026Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione | In 41 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNatale | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 26 Dec 2026Saturday | St Stephen's DaySanto Stefano | In 59 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayCapodanno | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 Jan 2027Wednesday | EpiphanyEpifania | In 70 days | Gregorian | National |
| 29 Mar 2027Monday | Easter MondayLunedì dell'Angelo (Pasquetta) | In 152 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Apr 2027Sunday | Liberation DayFesta della Liberazione | In 179 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayFesta dei Lavoratori | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 2 Jun 2027Wednesday | Republic DayFesta della Repubblica | In 217 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1–31 Aug 2027Sunday | Summer shutdown (Ferragosto period)Ferie d'agosto | In 277 days | Gregorian | National |
| 15 Aug 2027Sunday | Assumption Day (Ferragosto)Ferragosto / Assunzione di Maria | In 291 days | Gregorian | National |
| 4 Oct 2027Monday | St Francis of Assisi DaySan Francesco d'Assisi | In 341 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Nov 2027Monday | All Saints' DayOgnissanti | In 369 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 Dec 2027Wednesday | Immaculate ConceptionImmacolata Concezione | In 406 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNatale | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Italy →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
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