Working days 2026
In 2026 Italy has a total of 254 working days.
Italy has 254 working days in 2026 — 3 more than in 2025 (251).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
254
Public holidays
13
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
62
2 holidays
Q2
April–June
62
3 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
64
2 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: January (20 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Capodanno (THU)
- 06. Befana (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Domenica di Pasqua (SUN)
- 06. Lunedì dell’Angelo (MON)
- 25. Anniversario della Liberazione (SAT)
May
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Festa del Lavoro (FRI)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 02. Festa della Repubblica (TUE)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Ferragosto (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. San Francesco d'Assisi (SUN)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Ognissanti (SUN)
December
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 08. Immacolata Concezione (TUE)
- 25. Natale (FRI)
- 26. Santo Stefano (SAT)
Public holidays in Italy 2026
All public holidays in Italy in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 7 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 6 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Capodanno | Day off |
| Jan 6 | Befana | Day off |
| Apr 5 | Domenica di Pasqua | On weekend |
| Apr 6 | Lunedì dell’Angelo | Day off |
| Apr 25 | Anniversario della Liberazione | On weekend |
| May 1 | Festa del Lavoro | Day off |
| Jun 2 | Festa della Repubblica | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Ferragosto | On weekend |
| Oct 4 | San Francesco d'Assisi | On weekend |
| Nov 1 | Ognissanti | On weekend |
| Dec 8 | Immacolata Concezione | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Natale | Day off |
| Dec 26 | Santo Stefano | On weekend |
Long weekends in Italy 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Lunedì dell’Angelo: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Festa del Lavoro: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Natale: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Capodanno.
- Take Monday Jan 5 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Befana.
- Take Friday Apr 3 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lunedì dell’Angelo.
- Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lunedì dell’Angelo.
- Take Thursday Apr 30 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Festa del Lavoro.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Italy in 2026?
Italy has 254 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 7 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 6 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: January (20).
When are the long weekends in Italy in 2026?
Lunedì dell’Angelo: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Festa del Lavoro: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Natale: 3 days off in a row (Dec 25 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Capodanno. Take Monday Jan 5 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Befana. Take Friday Apr 3 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lunedì dell’Angelo. Take Tuesday Apr 7 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Lunedì dell’Angelo. Take Thursday Apr 30 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Festa del Lavoro.