Long Weekends in Italy 2026
Italy has 13 public holidays in 2026, creating 7 long-weekend opportunities — 3 automatic 3-day weekends and 4 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take 1 leave day around New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) for 4 days off — Jan 1 – Jan 4.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 | Fri, Jan 2 | 4 | Jan 1 – Jan 4 |
| Epiphany | Tue, Jan 6 | Mon, Jan 5 | 4 | Jan 3 – Jan 6 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Apr 6 | None — automatic | 3 | Apr 4 – Apr 6 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 | None — automatic | 3 | May 1 – May 3 |
| Republic Day | Tue, Jun 2 | Mon, Jun 1 | 4 | May 30 – Jun 2 |
| Immaculate Conception | Tue, Dec 8 | Mon, Dec 7 | 4 | Dec 5 – Dec 8 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | None — automatic | 3 | Dec 25 – Dec 27 |
Long weekend FAQ
- What is a bridge day?
- A bridge day ("puente" in Spanish) is a workday wedged between a public holiday and the weekend. Book it off and the holiday and weekend join into one unbroken break.
- How many long weekends does Italy have in 2026?
- Italy has 7 long-weekend opportunities in 2026: 3 that need no leave and 4 that need one or two days off.