Long weekends in Italy, 2026.
Italy, 2026: 6 long weekends. 3 cost no leave at all, and 3 days of leave add the other 3, for 21 days off in total.
Long weekends that need no leave
- 4 April to 6 April: 3 days off, no leave needed (Easter Sunday, Easter Monday)
- 1 May to 3 May: 3 days off, no leave needed (International Workers Day)
- 25 December to 27 December: 3 days off, no leave needed (Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day)
Bridge days worth taking
- 1 January to 4 January: 4 days off, take Fri 2 Jan as leave (New Year's Day)
- 30 May to 2 June: 4 days off, take Mon 1 Jun as leave (Republic Day)
- 5 December to 8 December: 4 days off, take Mon 7 Dec as leave (Immaculate Conception)
Public holidays in Italy, 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January | New Year's Day (Capodanno) |
| Tuesday 6 January | Epiphany (Epifania) |
| Sunday 5 April | Easter Sunday (Pasqua) |
| Monday 6 April | Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo) |
| Saturday 25 April | Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) |
| Friday 1 May | International Workers Day (Festa del Lavoro) |
| Tuesday 2 June | Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) |
| Saturday 15 August | Assumption Day (Ferragosto o Assunzione) |
| Sunday 4 October | St. Francis of Assisi's Day (San Francesco d'Assisi) |
| Sunday 1 November | All Saints Day (Tutti i Santi) |
| Tuesday 8 December | Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day (Natale) |
| Saturday 26 December | St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) |
Quick answers
How many long weekends are there in Italy in 2026?
Italy has 3 long weekends in 2026 that need no leave, and 3 more that open up with one or two days of leave.
What is the best bridge day in Italy in 2026?
New Year's Day: taking 1 day of leave gives 4 days off, from 1 January to 4 January 2026.
How many public holidays does Italy have in 2026?
Italy has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026. 7 of them fall on a weekday.