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 2027, Italy has 14 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is December, with 3. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 5 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 (March 28): 81 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Whit Monday
May 17 · Monday
St. Francis of Assisi's Day
October 4 · Monday
All Saints Day
November 1 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2027?+
Italy has 14 official public holidays in 2027, with December being the busiest month (3).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Italy?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2027?+
5 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Italy?+
6 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Easter Sunday (March 28), Liberation Day (April 25), International Workers Day (May 1), Assumption Day (August 15), Christmas Day (December 25), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).