There are 12 public holidays in Italy in 2025, two of which fall on weekends.
New Year's Day
New Year Holiday, celebrated on January 1, 2025, is the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar, and it is one of the most popular holidays in the world.
Epiphany
Epiphany, also called Three Kings' Day, is an important religious festival celebrating the visit of the three kings. It is celebrated on January 6, 2025.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday is an important Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter Sunday is a public holiday in many countries. In 2025, it falls on April 18.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and it is the Monday after Easter Sunday. It is observed on April 21, 2025.
Liberation Day
Liberation Day, observed on April 25, 2025, commemorates the end of Fascism and the Nazi German occupation in 1945, and the end of World War II in Italy.
Labour Day
Labour Day is observed on May 1, 2025, and it celebrates the achievements of workers. The holiday originates in the eight-hour day movement, which is eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Republic Day
Republic Day, observed on June 2, 2025, commemorates the date when Italians were called to decide on the form of government following the end of Fascism and World War II: monarchy or republic.
Whit Monday
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is an important religious festival Christians celebrate. It falls on the day after Pentecost, the 50th day after Easter Sunday. In 2025, the holiday falls on June 9.
St. Peter and Paul
The Feast of St. Peter and Paul, observed on June 29, 2025, commemorates the martyrdom in Rome of the apostle's Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. Saint Paul was not one of the Twelve Apostles, but he was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first century.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day commemorates the day that the bodily taking up of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, into Heaven. The holiday is observed on August 15, 2025.
All Saints' Day
All Saints' Day is observed on November 1, 2025, and commemorates all the saints from Christian history, including those known and unknown.
Immaculate Conception Day
The holiday is observed on December 8, 2025, and it celebrates the Virgin Mary has been free of original sin from the moment of her conception.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, 2025, and commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Christmas Day is a holiday of sharing. People exchange Christmas gifts and cards with families and friends.
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen's Day is observed on December 26, 2025, a holiday commemorating the life of St. Stephen, a Christian deacon and the first Christian martyr.
The following is the list of public holidays in Italy 2025.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 01, 2025 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Epiphany | Jan 06, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 20, 2025 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Easter Monday | Apr 21, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Liberation Day | Apr 25, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Labour Day | May 01, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| Republic Day | Jun 02, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Whit Monday | Jun 09, 2025 | Monday | South Tyrol |
| Saints Peter and Paul | Jun 29, 2025 | Sunday | Rome |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 01, 2025 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| St. Ambrose | Dec 07, 2025 | Sunday | Milan |
| Immaculate Conception Day | Dec 08, 2025 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25, 2025 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| St. Stephen's Day | Dec 26, 2025 | Friday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Italy in 2025.
