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Public Holiday
Regional: IT-MI
Saint Ambrose's Day
Monday, December 7, 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
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
SAT
05
Weekend
SUN
06
Weekend
MON
07
Holiday
3-day weekend (December 5 – December 7)
📣 Traveler notes
Italy, a cradle of Western culture, features rich history from the Roman Empire through the Renaissance. The country contains numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including significant monuments and art.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Easter and Easter Monday (March or April)
- Liberation Day (April 25)
- When dining, only order cappuccino for breakfast; other coffee drinks are acceptable later in the day. Always greet staff with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera.' Avoid criticizing food or cooking, and treat meal invitations seriously, as declining them can be viewed as insulting.
About this holiday
Commemorating Saint Ambrose of Milan, a theologian and statesman who served as Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397.