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 2025, Italy has 13 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 3. 5 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 8 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Easter Sunday (April 20): 104 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 2025
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Epiphany
January 6 · Monday
Easter Monday
April 21 · Monday
Liberation Day
April 25 · Friday
Republic Day
June 2 · Monday
Whit Monday
June 9 · Monday
Assumption Day
August 15 · Friday
Immaculate Conception
December 8 · Monday
St. Stephen's Day
December 26 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2025?+
Italy has 13 official public holidays in 2025, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2025 in Italy?+
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2025?+
8 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2025 holidays fall on a weekend in Italy?+
2 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 20), All Saints Day (November 1).