The Ministry of Education in Italy oversees schools in Rome. Rome follows the same school calendar for Lazio schools, which include Viterbo, Frosinone, Latina, and Rieti.
In Rome, the school year lasts from September to June. The school year is divided into either two or three terms, from September to January and January to June, or September to January, January to March and March to June.
School holidays in Rome also include vacation breaks during Christmas, Easter and other public holidays in Rome. Private schools do not follow the same schedule. For more updated information, please visit individual school websites.
| Dates | School Holidays |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | First Day of School |
| Dec 23, 2024 – Jan 6, 2025 | Christmas holiday |
| Apr 17 – 22, 2025 | Easter Holidays |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Last Day of School |
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.
Epiphany
Epiphany 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 holidays 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.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The feast celebrates the immaculate conception 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.
Giorno di Santo Stefano (St. Stephen’s Day)
St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This day commemorates his martyrdom.
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