Holidays in Italy 2025. Travel. If you’re planning a holiday or break in Italy in 2025, you’re in luck. The calendar includes many public holidays that fall near weekends, giving you the chance to enjoy long breaks with just a few days off. With smart planning, you could even get nearly a month of rest by using your vacation days wisely.
Below is a list of all public holidays in Italy for 2025. These are national days off when schools, offices, and many businesses are closed. Tourists should also be aware of regional and local holidays, as some cities may have special celebrations that affect shop openings and public services.
Public holidays in Italy – 2025
January
- January 1 (Wednesday) – New Year’s Day (Capodanno)
- January 6 (Monday) – Epiphany (Befana) — A traditional holiday that gives you a long weekend if you take Friday off.
April / May
- April 20 (Sunday) – Easter (Pasqua)
- April 21 (Monday) – Easter Monday (Pasquetta)
- April 25 (Friday) – Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) — A great time for a long 9-day break if you use vacation days after Easter.
- May 1 (Thursday) – Labour Day (Festa dei Lavoratori) — Take Friday off for a 4-day weekend.
June / August
- June 2 (Monday) – Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)
- August 15 (Friday) – Assumption Day (Ferragosto) — A big summer holiday with festivals, seaside trips, and local events.
November / December
- November 1 (Saturday) – All Saints’ Day (Tutti i Santi)
- December 8 (Monday) – Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione)
- December 25 (Thursday) – Christmas (Natale)
- December 26 (Friday) – St. Stephen’s Day (Santo Stefano)
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Local Patron Saint Holidays in Italian Cities
Many Italian cities also celebrate the feast day of their local patron saint. These are regular working days elsewhere in Italy, but local businesses, schools, and offices may close for celebrations.
- Catania – Feb 3–5, Saint Agatha
- Venice – Apr 25, Saint Mark
- Padua – Jun 13, Saint Anthony
- Florence – Jun 24, Saint John the Baptist
- Rome – Jun 29, Saints Peter and Paul
- Palermo – Jul 15, Saint Rosalia
- Naples – Sep 19, Saint Januarius (San Gennaro)
- Bologna – Oct 4, Saint Petronius
These local holidays often include festivals, concerts, fireworks, religious processions, and fairs. They’re also a great time for tourists to experience Italian culture and tradition.