Long Weekends in Italy 2027
Italy has 13 public holidays in 2027, creating 7 long-weekend opportunities — 4 automatic 3-day weekends and 3 bridge chances where a day or two of leave buys a longer break.
Smartest break
Take no leave around New Year's Day (January 1, 2027) for 3 days off — Jan 1 – Jan 3.
| Holiday | Date | Leave to book | Days off | Your break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Epiphany | Wed, Jan 6 | Mon, Jan 4, Tue, Jan 5 | 5 | Jan 2 – Jan 6 |
| Easter Monday | Mon, Mar 29 | None — automatic | 3 | Mar 27 – Mar 29 |
| Republic Day | Wed, Jun 2 | Mon, May 31, Tue, Jun 1 | 5 | May 29 – Jun 2 |
| Francis of Assisi | Mon, Oct 4 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 2 – Oct 4 |
| All Saints' Day | Mon, Nov 1 | None — automatic | 3 | Oct 30 – Nov 1 |
| Immaculate Conception | Wed, Dec 8 | Mon, Dec 6, Tue, Dec 7 | 5 | Dec 4 – Dec 8 |
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 2027?
- Italy has 7 long-weekend opportunities in 2027: 4 that need no leave and 3 that need one or two days off.