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Public Holiday
Regional: IT-SR
Saint Lucy's Day
Sunday, December 13, 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
📣 Traveler notes
Italy, the birthplace of Western culture and the former core of the Roman Empire, is renowned for its profound historical significance and numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Key holidays include New Year's Day (January 1st) and Epiphany (January 6th).
- Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta) are observed in March or April.
- Liberation Day is celebrated on April 25th.
- Follow European table manners, but note local customs: Keep milky coffees (like cappuccino) for breakfast; a macchiato may be better after late morning. Avoid criticizing food in any setting, and take time when dining, as meals are often social events. Always greet waitstaff upon arrival (buongiorno/buonasera) and wait to be seated in formal venues.
About this holiday
Observed annually on December 13th, Saint Lucy's Day commemorates Lucia of Syracuse, a 4th-century martyr. It is celebrated as a festival of light and is considered a prelude to Christmas.