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.

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.

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

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

Want to take your kids on a vacation? Here are the Italian school holidays for 2024–2025, plus tips for expat parents in Italy.