Italy Public Holidays 2025
Italy observes 11 national public holidays in 2025 governed by Law 260/1949. Liberation Day (Friday April 25) and Ferragosto (Friday August 15) both create immediate three-day holiday weekends. Labour Day (Thursday May 1) provides a classic four-day bridge opportunity (ponte). Italy has no statutory substitute day when a holiday falls on a weekend.
At a glance
Italy has 12 official public holidays (12 days off) in 2025 and 7 long weekends; the longest break is Christmas (Dec 25 – 28, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 12 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 12 |
| Longest break | Christmas · 4 days (Dec 25 – 28) |
| Long weekends | 7 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Epiphany (January 6, 2025), Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025), Easter Monday (April 21, 2025), Liberation Day (April 25, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Republic Day (June 2, 2025), Assumption Day (Ferragosto) (August 15, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), St. Stephen's Day (December 26, 2025)
Italy public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 6, 2025 | Monday | EpiphanyFalls on Monday — three-day opening holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 20, 2025 | Sunday | Easter SundayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 21, 2025 | Monday | Easter MondayPasquetta, traditional day for family outings and picnics.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2025 | Friday | Liberation DayFalls on Friday, creating a three-day national holiday weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour DayFalls on Thursday — taking Friday May 2 off creates a 4-day bridge holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 2, 2025 | Monday | Republic DayFalls on Monday, providing a 3-day holiday weekend in June.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2025 | Friday | Assumption Day (Ferragosto)Ferragosto falls on Friday — peak summer vacation three-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2025 | Saturday | All Saints' DayFalls on Saturday — no statutory substitute day under Italian law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2025 | Monday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on Monday — traditional start of the Christmas season three-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2025 | Friday | St. Stephen's DayFalls on Friday, joining Thursday Christmas for a 4-day festive break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
National holidays
11
Friday breaks
2 (Apr 25, Aug 15)
Longest break
Christmas · 4 days
Bridge days (ponti)
May 1 & Dec 8
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Italy long weekends in 2025
Epiphany
3 daysJan 4 – 6
Epiphany on Monday completes a three-day weekend.
Easter
3 daysApr 19 – 21
Runs Saturday through Easter Monday (Pasquetta).
Liberation Day
3 daysApr 25 – 27
Liberation Day falls on Friday for a three-day weekend.
Republic Day
3 daysMay 31 – Jun 2
Republic Day on Monday June 2 gives a three-day break.
Ferragosto
3 daysAug 15 – 17
Assumption Day on Friday creates the quintessential summer holiday weekend.
Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 6 – 8
Immaculate Conception on Monday provides a festive 3-day break.
Christmas
4 daysDec 25 – 28
Thursday Christmas and Friday St. Stephen join the weekend for 4 days off.
The legal framework of public holidays in Italy: Law 260/1949
Italian public holidays are governed primarily by Law no. 260 of 27 May 1949 and Law no. 54 of 5 March 1977. Under these statutes, national holidays are fully paid non-working days for all public and private employees. If employees are required to work on a public holiday due to commercial or operational necessity, collective bargaining agreements (CCNL) mandate premium overtime pay or compensatory rest days.
In addition to national holidays, each municipality (comune) in Italy celebrates its local Patron Saint Day (Festa del Santo Patrono) as an official paid holiday within its territory (such as St. Mark on April 25 in Venice, St. John on June 24 in Florence, St. Peter and Paul on June 29 in Rome, and St. Ambrose on December 7 in Milan).
The "Ponte" culture: bridging holidays into long breaks
In Italy, when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, workers routinely take the intervening Monday or Friday off as vacation to construct an extended four-day break known as a "ponte" (bridge). In 2025, Labour Day (Thursday May 1) provides the premier ponte opportunity of the spring season.
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Official sources & data
- Legge 27 maggio 1949, n. 260 - Disposizioni in materia di ricorrenze festiveVisit sourceNormattiva / Governo Italiano
- Dipartimento della Funzione Pubblica - Calendario festivitàVisit sourcePresidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri
Frequently asked questions
How many national public holidays does Italy have in 2025?
Italy has 11 official national public holidays in 2025 under Law 260/1949 (excluding local patron saint days). The new national holiday for St. Francis of Assisi begins in 2026.
What is the longest holiday break in Italy in 2025?
The longest break in Italy is Christmas (Dec 25 – 28, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Italy in 2025?
Italy has 12 official public holidays in 2025: New Year's Day (January 1, 2025), Epiphany (January 6, 2025), Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025), Easter Monday (April 21, 2025), Liberation Day (April 25, 2025), Labour Day (May 1, 2025), Republic Day (June 2, 2025), Assumption Day (Ferragosto) (August 15, 2025), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2025), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2025), Christmas Day (December 25, 2025), St. Stephen's Day (December 26, 2025).
Do employees in Italy get substitute days off when holidays fall on weekends?
No statutory substitute day off is provided under Italian law. However, most national collective agreements (CCNL) require employers to pay an extra day of wage (festività non goduta) if a holiday falls on a Sunday.
What is Ferragosto and why is it significant in Italy?
Ferragosto (August 15) originated from ancient Roman harvest festivals (Feriae Augusti) instituted by Emperor Augustus, merged with the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. It marks the traditional peak of the Italian summer holiday season when businesses and factories shut down for annual vacations.
What is Pasquetta in Italy?
Pasquetta (Little Easter) is the Italian name for Easter Monday (Lunedì dell’Angelo). It is an official public holiday traditionally spent outdoors enjoying picnics, barbecues, and countryside trips with friends.
Is local Patron Saint Day a public holiday across all of Italy?
No, Patron Saint Days are strictly local holidays celebrated only within their specific municipality (e.g., June 29 for St. Peter and Paul in Rome, December 7 for St. Ambrose in Milan).
