Public holidays in Italy
Public holidays in Italy are established by the Italian government and are observed nationwide. These holidays commemorate significant historical, cultural, and religious events.
National Public Holidays[edit | edit source]
Italy observes several national public holidays, which include:
- New Year's Day (Capodanno) - January 1
- Epiphany (Epifania) - January 6
- Easter (Pasqua) - Date varies
- Easter Monday (Lunedì dell'Angelo) - The day after Easter
- Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione) - April 25
- International Workers' Day (Festa dei Lavoratori) - May 1
- Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica) - June 2
- Assumption Day (Ferragosto) - August 15
- All Saints' Day (Ognissanti) - November 1
- Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) - December 8
- Christmas (Natale) - December 25
- Saint Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) - December 26
Regional Public Holidays[edit | edit source]
In addition to national holidays, some regions and cities in Italy observe their own local holidays. These include:
- Saint Ambrose's Day (Sant'Ambrogio) - December 7, celebrated in Milan
- Saint Mark's Day (San Marco) - April 25, celebrated in Venice
- Saint Januarius's Day (San Gennaro) - September 19, celebrated in Naples
Cultural Significance[edit | edit source]
Public holidays in Italy are often marked by various traditions and celebrations. For example, Easter is celebrated with religious processions and feasts, while Liberation Day commemorates the end of World War II in Italy. Republic Day features military parades and ceremonies.
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