Italy Public Holidays (2025–2029)
Italy marks 12 national public holidays in 2026, highlighted by the historic addition of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (October 4) enacted by Law 151/2025. New Year’s Day and Labour Day (both Fridays) provide immediate three-day weekends, while Republic Day (Tuesday June 2) presents an ideal four-day bridge weekend opportunity (ponte).
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20274 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar4 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleStatutory legislation (Legge 260/1949 and subsequent acts)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Italy.
Italy Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Italy.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Italy Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2029)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFSubscribe to all years in your calendar app
Google Calendar · Apple Calendar · Outlook — the feed updates as governments publish new years.
Italy Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Italy (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Italy?" with next upcoming closures.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Italy
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Europe
Official sources & data
- Legge 27 maggio 1949, n. 260 - Disposizioni in materia di ricorrenze festiveVisit sourceNormattiva / Governo Italiano
- Legge 8 ottobre 2025, n. 151 - Istituzione della festa nazionale di San Francesco d’AssisiVisit sourceGazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana
Frequently Asked Questions About Italy Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Italy each year?
Italy gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Italy?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Italy holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Italy officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Italy?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.