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St. Stephen's Day

Tuesday, December 26, 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 23 Weekend
SUN 24 Weekend
MON 25 Bridge Day
TUE 26 Holiday

4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25

📣 Traveler notes

Italy has a rich history, serving as the historical core of the Roman Empire and a cradle of the Renaissance. It is noted for its concentration of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, featuring major art and monuments.

  • January 1st: New Year's Day (Capodanno)
  • January 6th: Epiphany (Epifania)
  • March or April: Easter (Pasqua) and Easter Monday (Pasquetta)
  • 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.