Italy’s 2025 public holidays are an open invitation to chase pasta, piazzas, and peaks. Use this calendar to slot in Rome culture loops, Sicilian road trips, or Dolomite ski escapes around national feste.
2025 public holiday highlights
| Holiday | Date | Day | Quick inspiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 1 Jan | Wed | Enjoy Trento Christmas markets and Dolomite snow days |
| Epiphany | 6 Jan | Mon | Celebrate La Befana in Rome with a Tuscia wine detour |
| Easter weekend | 20–21 Apr | Sun–Mon | Explore Florence art mornings and Chianti afternoons |
| Liberation Day | 25 Apr | Fri | Road-trip the Amalfi Coast before summer crowds |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Thu | Spend four days cycling Puglia’s Valle d’Itria |
| Republic Day | 2 Jun | Mon | Cruise Lake Como villas and Bergamo trattorias |
| Ferragosto | 15 Aug | Fri | Charter an Aeolian Islands yacht or relax in Sardinia |
| All Saints' Day | 1 Nov | Sat | Sip Barolo during peak autumn foliage |
| Christmas week | 8–26 Dec | Mon–Fri | Combine Milan shopping with Alpine chalet stays |
Planner tips
- Open the Italy 2025 planner and highlight spring or summer months to see leave-to-days-off ratios.
- Shortlist itineraries such as Sicily road trips, Rome city breaks, or Dolomite ski weekends to track leave usage.
- Use Wanderlust for fresh Italian inspiration—every shuffle brings new agriturismo stays and foodie tours.
Seasonal picks
- Spring cultura: Combine Liberation Day and Labour Day for back-to-back art cities.
- Summer coast: Ferragosto is best with early bookings—Sicily, Sardinia, and Puglia shine.
- Winter magic: Immacolata and Christmas anchor ski weeks from Cortina to Courmayeur.
Keep this playbook handy—HolidayStacker updates it as Italian public-holiday adjustments land.