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Public Holiday Regional: IT-CT

Saint Agatha's Day

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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 historically significant, having served as the core of the Roman Empire and the birthplace of the Renaissance. Recognized as a cradle of Western culture, it features numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • New Year's Day (Capodanno): January 1st
  • Epiphany (Epifania): January 6th
  • Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta): March or April (according to the Gregorian calendar)
  • Liberation Day (la Festa della Liberazione): April 25th
  • Only consume cappuccino for breakfast. Avoid criticizing any food, regardless of where it was prepared or served. Dining is a relaxed affair that can last several hours. Always greet waitstaff with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera,' and wait to be seated at formal establishments.

About this holiday

Saint Agatha's Day, celebrated on February 5th in Italy, honors Agatha of Sicily and traditionally marks the last day for sending New Year's greetings.