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 2026, Italy has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, 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, 6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Easter Sunday (April 5): 89 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
International Workers Day
May 1 · Friday
Whit Monday
May 25 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?+
Italy has 14 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Italy?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2026?+
4 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Italy?+
6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (April 5), Liberation Day (April 25), Assumption Day (August 15), St. Francis of Assisi's Day (October 4), All Saints Day (November 1), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).