Italy Leave Guide

Best Days to Take Annual Leave in Italy 2026

14 public holidays in 2026. Here is how to turn them into the longest breaks possible.

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

1
4.0× ROI

New Year's Day Break

1 Jan4 Jan
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
2
4.0× ROI

Epiphany Break

3 Jan6 Jan
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off
3
4.0× ROI

Republic Day Break

30 May2 Jun
Use 1d leaveGet 4 days off

Italy Public Holidays 2026

DateHoliday
1 Jan 2026New Year's Day
6 Jan 2026Epiphany
5 Apr 2026Easter Sunday
6 Apr 2026Easter Monday
25 Apr 2026Liberation Day
1 May 2026International Workers Day
25 May 2026Whit Monday
2 Jun 2026Republic Day
15 Aug 2026Assumption Day
4 Oct 2026St. Francis of Assisi's Day
1 Nov 2026All Saints Day
8 Dec 2026Immaculate Conception
25 Dec 2026Christmas Day
26 Dec 2026St. Stephen's Day

Frequently Asked Questions — Italy

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