2026 ITALY HOLIDAYS

2026 Public Holidays Italy Service

The above is the list of 2026 public holidays declared in Italy which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. We also provide Italy holiday calendar for 2026 in Word, Excel, PDF and printable online formats.

The Italian nation celebrates 12 official holidays. All government entities, education institutions, and businesses are closed during official holidays. Public transportation is affected too. Workers are given a paid day off when there is an official holiday.

The twelve holidays are inclusive of public, religious, and national holidays. Religious holidays begin with the Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. These two holidays are very important holidays celebrated by Christians nationwide. Easter Sunday is marked with a Holy Mass presided by the pope in the St. Peter's Basilica. During Easter Monday, Italians have vocations around the nation. It is the day that people have picnics and visit their family and friends in other towns.

There are other celebrated religious holidays like All Saints Day which is celebrated with a special mass. Immaculate Conception is also observed to mark the beginning of winter holidays. It is the time Christmas holiday market is opened. Christmas is a vital day celebrated across the nation. A special mass characterizes Christmas, and later festivities are conducted all over the country.

New Year celebration is an official public day in Italy. Celebrations often commence on the eve of the New Year until the morning of the following day.

Italians celebrate the National Liberation Day every year. The day is celebrated to commemorate the end of World War II. The day is graced with traditional ceremonies and military shows.

Festa Della Republica day is also celebrated to remember the day the Italian republic was formed. It is marked with military parades and cultural festivals.