Rome Public & National Holidays (2026)

Rome is the capital of Italy. It has a population of 2.873 million and occupies a land area of 1,285 km².

Public holidays in Rome consist of national and religious holidays. Most businesses and banks are closed during public holidays.

When are public holidays in Rome?

Which are the public holidays in Rome?

New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, as per the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated with festivities across the country, including a countdown during New Year’s Eve.

La Befana
La Befana is also called Three Kings Day. It remembers the time the three kings visited Jesus after he was born.

Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday falls before Good Friday. It is usually observed every third Thursday of April.

Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. It is a public holiday in Rome.

Liberation Day
Rome celebrates Liberation Day every April 25th. Also called Festa della Liberazione, this holiday marks Rome’s liberation from German occupation.

Labor Day
Also called Festa dei Lavoratori, Labor Day is celebrated every May 1st. This holiday is dedicated to the labor force of the country.

Republic Day
Republic Day is one of the biggest festivities in Rome. It starts with a parade led by the president of Italy.

Ferragosto
This holiday commemorates the Assumption of Mary and is celebrated during August.

All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day in Rome is commemorated by a prayer led by the Pope at St. Peter’s Square.

Immaculate Conception Day
The feast celebrates the immaculate conception day of Mary. It is held nine months before the feast of the Nativity.

Christmas Day
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus. It is celebrated every December 25th.

St. Stephen’s Day
St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This day commemorates his martyrdom.

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