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Public Holiday
Regional: IT-CB, IT-FE, IT-RC, IT-RG
Saint George's Day
Thursday, April 23, 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
4-Day Block
THU
23
Holiday
FRI
24
Bridge Day
SAT
25
Weekend
SUN
26
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on April 24
📣 Traveler notes
Italy is a culturally significant destination, notable for its role as the core of the Roman Empire, the birthplace of the Renaissance, and its extensive UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- New Year's Day (January 1)
- Epiphany (January 6)
- Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta)
- Liberation Day (April 25)
- When dining, only order cappuccino for breakfast. Avoid criticizing or suggesting improvements regarding food. Take time during meals, as gatherings often last for hours. Always greet waitstaff upon arrival (using *buongiorno* or *buonasera*).
About this holiday
St. George's Day is celebrated by Christian communities and regions where St. George is recognized as a patron saint. These areas include England, Ethiopia, Georgia, Catalonia, Aragon, Palestine, Rio de Janeiro, Alcoi, and Genoa, among others.