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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Liberation Day
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Mostly closed
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Italy is recognized for its extensive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is considered a birthplace of Western culture.
- Italy's primary national holidays include New Year's Day (Jan 1) and Epiphany (Jan 6).
- Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta) occur in March or April.
- Other key national holidays are Liberation Day (April 25) and Republic Day (June 2).
- When dining, respect local culinary customs. Note that cappuccino is typically a breakfast-only beverage. Always greet staff upon arrival (buongiorno or buonasera), and avoid criticizing local cuisine or giving unsolicited advice on cooking.
About this holiday
Commemorates the liberation of Italy from Nazi German occupation and the Italian Social Republic during World War II.