Public Holidays in Italy during 2025
What days are you off work in Italy in 2025
Italy is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions, which are reflected in its public holidays. The country observes several national holidays, including New Year's Day (Capodanno), Easter (Pasqua), and the Feast of the Assumption (Ferragosto), among others. Each region may also celebrate local holidays, showcasing unique customs and festivities. Public holidays in Italy often result in businesses closing, making it essential for companies to effectively manage staff leave during these times. Understanding the intricacies of absence management and holiday planning is crucial for maintaining productivity and employee satisfaction.
New Year's Day
January 01, 2025
New Year’s Day is celebrated in Italy on January 1 each year.
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Epiphany
January 06, 2025
Epiphany is a national holiday in Italy celebrated annually on January 6.
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Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Easter Day is a public holiday that is celebrated widely throughout Italy each year.
Applies to: All
Easter Monday
April 21, 2025
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Italy that is celebrated annually on the day after Easter Day.
Applies to: All
Liberation Day
April 25, 2025
Celebrated on April 25 each year, Italy’s Liberation Day commemorates when the Allied troops liberated the country from the Nazi occupation during World War II.
Applies to: All
The Feast of St Mark (Venice)
April 25, 2025
The Italian city of Venice has its own local public holiday, St Mark’s Day (Festa di San Marco) on April 25 each year.
Applies to: All
Labor Day / May Day
May 01, 2025
Labor Day is a national holiday annually held in Italy on May 1.
Applies to: All
Republic Day
June 02, 2025
Italy’s Republic Day is an annual public holiday on June 2 to commemorates the date Italians voted for their country end the monarchy and become a republic.
Applies to: All
The Feast of St. John (Florence, Genoa, Turin)
June 24, 2025
Florence, Turin and Genoa, in Italy, celebrate their own local holiday, the Feast of St John (Festa di San Giovanni) on June 24 each year.
Applies to: All
The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome)
June 29, 2025
Rome, in Italy, celebrates its own local holiday, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29 each year.
Applies to: All
Assumption of Mary
August 15, 2025
Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption, is an annual public holiday in Italy on August 15.
Applies to: All
The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples)
September 19, 2025
Naples, in Italy, celebrates its own local holiday, the Feast of Saint Januarius on September 19 each year.
Applies to: All
All Saints' Day
November 01, 2025
In Italy All Saints’ Day is a national public holiday celebrated on November 1 to commemorate the Catholic saints.
Applies to: All
The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan)
December 07, 2025
The Feast of Saint Ambrose is a day off for most people in Milan, one of Italy’s largest cities, on December 7 every year.
Applies to: All
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
December 08, 2025
Immaculate Conception Day is a nationwide holiday in Italy on December 8 that celebrates the belief that Jesus’ mother Mary is “free of sin”.
Applies to: All
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Italy on December 25 to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Applies to: All
St. Stephen's Day
December 26, 2025
St Stephen’s Day is a public holiday in Italy on December 26.
Applies to: All
The information here is guidance and should not be taken as specific legal advice. You should always validate your own situation with an authorised practitioner in Italy
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