In Italy in 2026, the best annual leave opportunity is New Year's Day Break (1 January – 4 January), where just 1 leave day delivers 4 consecutive days off — a 4.0× ROI. There are 14 public holidays in Italy in 2026, with Epiphany Break and Republic Day Break also offering strong returns.
Italy has 11 public holidays per year including the unique Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, which often creates a "ponte" opportunity in early December. Each Italian municipality also celebrates the feast day of its patron saint as a local holiday. Use PocketLeave to calculate your best leave opportunities for 2026 and get the most out of every day off.
Top 3 Leave Opportunities in 2026
New Year's Day Break
Epiphany Break
Republic Day Break
Italy Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Epiphany | Tuesday |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Easter Sunday | Sunday |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| 25 Apr 2026 | Liberation Day | Saturday |
| 1 May 2026 | International Workers Day | Friday |
| 25 May 2026 | Whit Monday | Monday |
| 2 Jun 2026 | Republic Day | Tuesday |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Assumption Day | Saturday |
| 4 Oct 2026 | St. Francis of Assisi's Day | Sunday |
| 1 Nov 2026 | All Saints Day | Sunday |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Immaculate Conception | Tuesday |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 Dec 2026 | St. Stephen's Day | Saturday |
Frequently Asked Questions — Italy
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