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Public Holiday Regional: IT-PR

Saint Hilary of Poitiers's Day

Wednesday, January 13, 2027
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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 a key center of Western culture, having been part of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. It contains numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring acclaimed art and historical monuments.

  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Epiphany (January 6)
  • Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta) (March or April)
  • Liberation Day (April 25)
  • When dining, limit cappuccino orders to breakfast time. Avoid criticizing food, whether received or prepared by others. Meals are social events and should not be rushed. Always greet staff with a time-appropriate greeting; for seating, wait to be directed in formal settings, but you may request a seat in informal cafes.

About this holiday

The day commemorates Saint Hilary of Poitiers, a historically significant bishop and Doctor of the Church. The saint's name is derived from the Latin word meaning happy or cheerful.