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Public Holiday
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St. Stephen's Day
Saturday, December 26, 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
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- January 6th: Epiphany (Epifania)
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- April 25th: Liberation Day (la Festa della Liberazione)
- Use standard European dining etiquette, paying attention to local customs. When greeting restaurant staff, use *buongiorno* or *buonasera*, and wait to be seated. Meals are typically leisurely, so avoid rushing. Stick to ordering a cappuccino for breakfast, and a macchiato at other times. Avoid offering unsolicited cooking advice or criticizing local cuisine.
About this holiday
St. Stephen's Day (Festa di San Stefano) commemorates St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr. It is observed on December 26th in Western Christianity, and December 27th in Eastern Christianity. For Eastern Orthodox churches using the Julian calendar, the observance is on December 27th, corresponding to January 9th on the Gregorian calendar. In Western denominations, the holiday is regarded as the second day of Christmastide.