Italy Public Holidays 2029
Italy has 12 national public holidays in 2029 governed by Law No. 260/1949 and subsequent enactments. The year opens with a three-day weekend on New Year’s Day (Monday Jan 1), followed by Easter Monday (Pasquetta, April 2). Outstanding four-day bridge ("ponte") opportunities arise around Labour Day (Tuesday May 1), All Saints’ Day (Thursday Nov 1), and Christmas Day (Tuesday Dec 25). Three holidays land on Saturdays without statutory compensation: Epiphany (Jan 6), Republic Day (Jun 2), and Immaculate Conception (Dec 8).
At a glance
Italy has 13 official public holidays (13 days off) in 2029 and 3 long weekends; the longest break is Labour Day Ponte (Apr 28 – May 1, 4 days).
| Public holidays | 13 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 13 |
| Longest break | Labour Day Ponte · 4 days (Apr 28 – May 1) |
| Long weekends | 3 |
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Epiphany (January 6, 2029), Easter Sunday (April 1, 2029), Easter Monday (April 2, 2029), Liberation Day (April 25, 2029), Labour Day (May 1, 2029), Republic Day (June 2, 2029), Assumption Day (Ferragosto) (August 15, 2029), St. Francis of Assisi's Day (October 4, 2029), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2029), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2029), Christmas Day (December 25, 2029), St. Stephen's Day (December 26, 2029)
National holidays
12
Natural 3-day weekends
2 (Jan 1, Apr 2)
Prime ponti days
May 1 & Dec 25 (Tue)
Lost to Saturday
3 (Jan 6, Jun 2, Dec 8)
Italy public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2029 | Monday | New Year's DayFalls on Monday, creating a natural three-day holiday weekend to open 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 6, 2029 | Saturday | EpiphanyFalls on a Saturday in 2029 — no statutory Monday replacement under Italian law.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 1, 2029 | Sunday | Easter SundayEaster Sunday (Pasqua).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 2, 2029 | Monday | Easter MondayPasquetta, traditional day for family outings and picnics, creating a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 25, 2029 | Wednesday | Liberation DayFalls on a Wednesday in 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2029 | Tuesday | Labour DayFalls on Tuesday — taking Monday April 30 off unlocks a 4-day bridge holiday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 2, 2029 | Saturday | Republic DayFalls on a Saturday in 2029 — no substitute day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| August 15, 2029 | Wednesday | Assumption Day (Ferragosto)Falls on a Wednesday in 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 4, 2029 | Thursday | St. Francis of Assisi's DayFalls on Thursday October 4 — taking Friday October 5 off creates a 4-day autumn ponte.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| November 1, 2029 | Thursday | All Saints' DayFalls on Thursday November 1 — Friday November 2 off creates a 4-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2029 | Saturday | Immaculate ConceptionFalls on a Saturday in 2029.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2029 | Tuesday | Christmas DayFalls on Tuesday — taking Monday Dec 24 off forms a continuous 4-day festive holiday with St. Stephen’s Day.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| December 26, 2029 | Wednesday | St. Stephen's DayFalls on Wednesday Dec 26, extending the festive season.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2029 Italy calendar
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11November
12December
Italy long weekends in 2029
New Year's Weekend
3 daysDec 30, 2028 – Jan 1, 2029
New Year’s Day falls on Monday, providing a 3-day holiday weekend across the turn of the year.
Easter Weekend
3 daysMar 31 – Apr 2
Saturday through Easter Monday (Pasquetta) gives a 3-day spring break.
Labour Day Ponte
4 daysApr 28 – May 1
Tue May 1: taking Monday April 30 off yields a four-day break.
The "Ponte" (Bridge Day) strategy in Italy for 2029
In Italian employment culture, a "fare il ponte" (making a bridge) refers to taking a leave day between a holiday and the weekend. In 2029, excellent ponte opportunities occur on Labour Day (Tuesday May 1, with Monday April 30 off), All Saints’ Day (Thursday Nov 1, with Friday Nov 2 off), and Christmas (Tuesday Dec 25, with Monday Dec 24 off).
Absence of weekend compensatory holidays in Italian law
Under Italian statutory employment law (Law 260/1949), holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday are not substituted with a paid day off on the subsequent Monday. Instead, national collective bargaining agreements (CCNL) typically mandate that employees receive an extra day’s pay (indennità di festività non goduta) for unworked weekend holidays.
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Official sources & data
- Festività nazionali in ItaliaVisit sourceGoverno Italiano — Dipartimento per il Cerimoniale di Stato
- Legge 27 maggio 1949, n. 260 (Ricorrenze festive)Visit sourceNormattiva
Frequently asked questions
How many national public holidays are there in Italy in 2029?
There are 12 national public holidays in Italy under Law No. 260/1949 and subsequent statutes.
What is the longest holiday break in Italy in 2029?
The longest break in Italy is Labour Day Ponte (Apr 28 – May 1, 4 days).
What are the official public holidays in Italy in 2029?
Italy has 13 official public holidays in 2029: New Year's Day (January 1, 2029), Epiphany (January 6, 2029), Easter Sunday (April 1, 2029), Easter Monday (April 2, 2029), Liberation Day (April 25, 2029), Labour Day (May 1, 2029), Republic Day (June 2, 2029), Assumption Day (Ferragosto) (August 15, 2029), St. Francis of Assisi's Day (October 4, 2029), All Saints' Day (November 1, 2029), Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2029), Christmas Day (December 25, 2029), St. Stephen's Day (December 26, 2029).
What happens when an Italian holiday lands on a weekend in 2029?
There is no statutory Monday substitute day. However, standard collective bargaining agreements provide employees an extra day’s pay for weekend holidays.
When is Easter in Italy in 2029?
Easter Sunday is April 1, and Easter Monday (Pasquetta) is April 2, 2029, forming a three-day national holiday break.
What is a "ponte" in Italian vacation culture?
A ponte (bridge) is taking a single leave day between a Tuesday or Thursday holiday and the weekend to create a four-day holiday.
Are regional patron saint days included in Italy’s 12 national holidays?
No. Cities celebrate their own local patron saint day (e.g. St. Peter and Paul on June 29 in Rome, St. Ambrose on Dec 7 in Milan) as a local public holiday, in addition to the 12 national dates.
