Italy
2026 Italian holidays
A list of Italy holidays for 2026, including observed dates and stock market closures.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Epiphany | Public holiday | – |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Easter Sunday | Public holiday | – |
| Monday, April 6, 2026 | Easter Monday | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, April 25, 2026 | Liberation Day | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Republic Day | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, August 15, 2026 | Ferragosto / Assumption of Mary | Public holiday | – |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | All Saints' Day | Public holiday | – |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Public holiday | – |
| Friday, December 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | Public holiday | – |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | St Stephen's Day | Public holiday | – |
Source basis: Ministero dell'Interno — festività nazionali. Last updated: June 2026.
Practical uses
PTO and leave planning
Use this list to plan your annual leave around Italian public holidays. Combining a holiday with a weekend can create longer breaks — see the italian long weekends in 2026 for pre-built three-day and four-day weekends.
Payroll and deadlines
Public holidays affect payroll processing deadlines and direct deposit schedules. When a holiday falls on a weekday, it reduces the number of business days in that period. See business days in 2026 for net working day counts per month.
School and childcare
Public holidays typically mean school closures, but exact dates vary by state, province or region. Check your local school district or education authority for the full academic calendar.
Travel and events
Book travel early around major holidays like New Year's Day and Christmas Day when demand — and prices — are typically highest.
Frequently asked questions
- Do holidays that fall on a weekend get observed on a different day?
- Italy generally does not move national holidays that fall on weekends, though local patron-saint holidays vary by municipality.
- Are these national or regional holidays?
- These are national public holidays. Municipal patron-saint holidays, such as Rome's Saints Peter and Paul, are local and not included here.
- Can I download these holidays for my calendar app?
- Yes. Download the ICS file to import into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Or download the CSV file to open in Excel or Google Sheets.
- How many public holidays fall on weekdays in 2026?
- 7 of the 12 public holidays in 2026 fall on weekdays. 5 fall on a weekend.