Italy combines national holidays with each city's patron saint day, which is a local holiday: St John in Florence and Genoa (24 June), Saints Peter and Paul in Rome (29 June), St Ambrose in Milan (7 December) or San Gennaro in Naples (19 September).
In 2024, Italy has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 4 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 4 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Easter Sunday (March 31): 85 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 20 · Monday
All Saints Day
November 1 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2024?+
Italy has 13 official public holidays in 2024, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Italy?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2024?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Italy?+
4 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Epiphany (January 6), Easter Sunday (March 31), Republic Day (June 2), Immaculate Conception (December 8).