Italy Public Holiday Calendar

Public Holidays in Italy

Holidays marked with ◎ are movable holidays that change dates each year.
Italy does not have a statutory system for substitute public holidays.

Feast Days of Patron Saints

Cities across Italy celebrate local public holidays honoring their respective patron saints. The primary observances include:

April 25Venice (St. Mark)

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Overview of Italian Public Holidays

Epiphany
In Christian tradition, Epiphany commemorates the visit of the Three Wise Men (Magi) to Bethlehem to worship the infant Jesus, symbolizing the manifestation of Christ to the world.
Easter Sunday, Easter Monday
Major Christian holidays celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day following his crucifixion.
Liberation Day
Commemorates April 25, 1945, near the end of World War II, when major northern cities including Milan and Turin were liberated from Nazi occupation.
Republic Day
Commemorates the constitutional referendum held on June 2, 1946, in which the Italian public voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic.
Assumption of Mary
A Catholic feast day commemorating the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Feast of St. Francis
Celebrated on October 4 to honor St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Originally eliminated as a public holiday in 1977, it was reinstated as a national public holiday in 2026 to mark the 800th anniversary of his death and to promote peace, fraternity, and environmental stewardship.
All Saints' Day
A Christian holiday dedicated to honoring all saints and martyrs.
Immaculate Conception
A Catholic feast day celebrating the dogma that the Virgin Mary was conceived free from original sin.
St. Stephen's Day
A Christian feast day commemorating St. Stephen, recognized as the first Christian martyr.

Italy's National Flag & Anthem

National Flag

The national flag of Italy is known as the "Tricolore" (Tricolor). Its three vertical stripes of green, white, and red traditionally symbolize the landscape, peace, and the blood spilled by patriots, as well as the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity.

National Anthem

The national anthem of Italy is "Il Canto degli Italiani" ("The Song of the Italians"), also widely known as "Inno di Mameli" ("Mameli's Hymn").
Its lyrics serve as a patriotic call for national unity and readiness to defend the homeland.