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Public Holiday
Regional: IT-BS
Saints Faustinus and Jovita's Day
Sunday, February 15, 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
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Italy, recognized as a birthplace of Western culture alongside Greece, possesses the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites globally, encompassing significant artistic and historical monuments.
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- Start by greeting staff with 'buongiorno' or 'buonasera' upon arriving at a restaurant. Only consume cappuccino during breakfast. Avoid criticizing or suggesting changes regarding food or cooking, as this is considered impolite. Allow ample time for meals, which often last several hours.
About this holiday
Saints Faustinus and Jovita are patron saints of Brescia, associated with martyrdom under Hadrian. Faustinus is also the patron saint of Pietradefusi.