Holidays & Celebrations

Mark your calendars with Italy’s public holidays, attend the local celebrations and festivals, and take part in the country’s holiday traditions.

Two beautiful doll heads on a float during the Carnevale di Viareggio in Italy.

Public holidays in Italy in 2026

Public holidays are valuable days off in Italy, and many places are closed for the occasion. Here are the dates for 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Festa della Repubblica Italiana: Italy’s national holiday

Get ready to see the full pomp and circumstance of Italian celebrations on 2 June, when the country commemorates Festa della Repubblica.

The best Italian festivals

From rowdy sporting events and magnificent parades to epic battle reenactments and beyond, these top Italian festivals are not to be missed.

Italian school holidays in 2025–2026

Want to take your kids on a vacation? Here are the Italian school holidays for 2025–2026, plus tips for expat parents in Italy. Whether you’re exploring Italy or further afield, holidays are a great way to spend quality time with the family. To make sure you don’t interfere with their studies, scheduling around your children’s […]