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Public Holiday Regional: IT-RG

Saint John's Day

August 2028
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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
SAT 26 Weekend
SUN 27 Weekend
MON 28 Bridge Day
TUE 29 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on August 28

📣 Traveler notes

Italy is significant for its historical role, being central to the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. It is recognized for having a large concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring diverse art and monuments.

  • January 1: New Year's Day (Capodanno)
  • January 6: Epiphany (Epifania)
  • March or April: Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta)
  • April 25: Liberation Day (la Festa della Liberazione)
  • Adhere to standard European dining table manners. When interacting with staff, greet them with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera.' At formal restaurants, wait to be seated, though asking permission in casual settings is also acceptable. It is advisable not to critique or suggest improvements regarding food or service.

About this holiday

Saint John's Day (June 24th) celebrates the feast day of Saint John the Baptist. Historically, this observance, linked to the summer solstice, features traditions such as bonfires, feasting, processions, and the gathering of wild plants.