Italy's Calendar of Celebrations: Major Holidays Throughout the Year

Italy blends national, religious, and regional festivities. Key dates include:

• Jan 1 – New Year's Day (Capodanno)
• Jan 6 – Epiphany (Epifania)
• Mar 8 – International Women's Day (Festa della Donna)
• Mar 19 – St. Joseph's Day (Festa di San Giuseppe)
• Apr 25 – Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione)
• May 1 – Labor Day (Festa del Lavoro)
• Jun 2 – Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica)
• Aug 15 – Assumption / Ferragosto (peak summer holiday)
• Oct 4 – St. Francis of Assisi Day
• Nov 1 – All Saints' Day (Ognissanti)
• Nov 2 – All Souls' Day (Giorno dei Morti)
• Dec 8 – Immaculate Conception (Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione)
• Dec 25 – Christmas (Natale)
• Dec 26 – St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano)
• Feb 10 – Giorno del Ricordo (Remembrance Day for Foibe victims)

Many regions add patron-saint festivals, making the calendar even richer.