Italy Holidays & National Days 2026
Here is every national day, public holiday and special observance connected with Italy on National Day Review — sorted by date for 2026, with a live countdown to the next one. Open any day to read its history, traditions, facts, wishes and messages.
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St. Martin’s Day
St. Martin’s Day (Martinmas) on November 11 honours Saint Martin of Tours. The cloak legend, lantern walks, roast goose, traditions by country,…
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 honours Mary conceived without original sin. Meaning, 1854 dogma, holiday countries, traditions and…
St. Lucia’s Day
St. Lucia’s Day on December 13 brings candlelit processions, saffron buns and songs to Sweden and beyond. History, traditions, countries, recipe and…
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve on December 24 is a magical night of Midnight Mass, family feasts and gifts. Traditions around the world, famous moments…
Christmas Day
Christmas Day on December 25 celebrates the birth of Jesus. Why December 25, history timeline, symbols, food around the world, Christmas in…
St. Stephen’s Day
St. Stephen’s Day on December 26 honours the first Christian martyr. Who Saint Stephen was, traditions in Ireland and Europe, Good King…
Italy Holidays & National Days in 2026 — Month by Month
January 1
February 2
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 14 | Saturday | Valentine's Day | Next: February 14, 2027 |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Ash Wednesday | Next: February 10, 2027 |
September 1
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 1 – September 30 | Tuesday | European Heritage Days | Next: September 1, 2027 |
November 3
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Next: November 1, 2027 |
| November 2 | Monday | All Souls’ Day | Next: November 2, 2027 |
| November 11 | Wednesday | St. Martin’s Day | Today |
December 5
| Date | Day | Observance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8 | Tuesday | Feast of the Immaculate Conception | in 27 days |
| December 13 | Sunday | St. Lucia’s Day | in 32 days |
| December 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | in 43 days |
| December 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | in 44 days |
| December 26 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day | in 45 days |