Italy Public Holidays 2026
Italy observes 13 national public holidays in 2026. The year opens with Capodanno on January 1, 2026 and closes with Santo Stefano on December 26, 2026. Around 6 coincide with the weekend, so plan long weekends around the rest.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capodanno | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| Befana | January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Domenica di Pasqua | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Lunedì dell’Angelo | April 6, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| Anniversario della Liberazione | April 25, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Festa del Lavoro | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Festa della Repubblica | June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Ferragosto | August 15, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| San Francesco d'Assisi | October 4, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Ognissanti | November 1, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| Immacolata Concezione | December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| Natale | December 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| Santo Stefano | December 26, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
Expect the most closures around April (3 holidays), so schedule deliveries and appointments with that in mind. The table below lists every Italy public holiday for 2026 with its exact date and the weekday it falls on, so you can see the long weekends at a glance. Regional and local observances are excluded, so what you see are the holidays recognised across Italy.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
Italy has 13 national public holidays in 2026. The first is Capodanno on January 1, 2026 and the last is Santo Stefano on December 26, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Italy?
The first public holiday of 2026 is Capodanno, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in Italy?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is Santo Stefano on December 26, 2026, a Saturday.
Are regional holidays included for Italy?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of Italy are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for Italy
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the Italy public holiday calendar across years: