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Milan Public Holidays 2026

Lombardy, Italy

View the complete list of public holidays and bank holidays in Milan for 2026. Plan your year ahead with official dates, weekdays, and observances.

Turn a holiday into a long break

Choose how many days of leave you are willing to book. We work out which holiday gives you the longest run of days off for that spend, and mark the days to book in the calendar below. How this works →

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Showing the best break you can get with 2 leave days.

Best break this yearFriday, January 2, 2026

Nothing bookable is left in 2026 at this budget, so this past break is shown for reference.

New Year's Day + Epiphany

Thu, Jan 1 → Tue, Jan 6

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days off in a row
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Book the dashed days below. Combined with the holiday and the weekend around it, your 2 leave days turn into 6 days off in a row.

Other dates worth booking

9 of the 13 2026 holidays have already passed.

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    Capodanno (New Year's Day)

    Thursday, January 1, 2026

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    Befana (Epiphany)

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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        Lunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)

        Monday, April 6, 2026

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        Anniversario della Liberazione (Liberation Day)

        Saturday, April 25, 2026

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        Festa del Lavoro (Labour Day)

        Friday, May 1, 2026

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        Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day)

        Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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          Ferragosto (Assumption)

          Saturday, August 15, 2026

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            San Francesco d'Assisi (St. Francis of Assisi Day)

            Sunday, October 4, 2026

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            Ognissanti (All Saints' Day)

            Sunday, November 1, 2026

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            Sant'Ambrogio (Saint Ambrose)

            Monday, December 7, 2026

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            Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)

            Tuesday, December 8, 2026

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            Natale (Christmas Day)

            Friday, December 25, 2026

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            Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day)

            Saturday, December 26, 2026

          About Public Holidays in Milan

          Public holidays in Milan, Lombardy, Italy are official observances that may affect government offices, schools, banks, businesses, and public services. These holidays often include national celebrations, religious observances, and important civic dates.

          This calendar helps residents, travelers, employers, and families plan vacations, work schedules, school breaks, and business closures around official holiday dates.

          All Public Holidays in Milan, Lombardy, Italy 2026

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2026ThursdayCapodanno (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          January 6, 2026TuesdayBefana (Epiphany)Public Holiday
          April 6, 2026MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
          April 25, 2026SaturdayAnniversario della Liberazione (Liberation Day)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2026FridayFesta del Lavoro (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          June 2, 2026TuesdayFesta della Repubblica (Republic Day)Public Holiday
          August 15, 2026SaturdayFerragosto (Assumption)Public Holiday
          October 4, 2026SundaySan Francesco d'Assisi (St. Francis of Assisi Day)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2026SundayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          December 7, 2026MondaySant'Ambrogio (Saint Ambrose)Public Holiday
          December 8, 2026TuesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2026FridayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2026SaturdaySanto Stefano (St. Stephen's Day)Public Holiday

          All Public Holidays in Milan, Lombardy, Italy 2027

          DateDayHolidayType
          January 1, 2027FridayCapodanno (New Year's Day)Public Holiday
          January 6, 2027WednesdayBefana (Epiphany)Public Holiday
          March 29, 2027MondayLunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday)Public Holiday
          April 25, 2027SundayAnniversario della Liberazione (Liberation Day)Public Holiday
          May 1, 2027SaturdayFesta del Lavoro (Labour Day)Public Holiday
          June 2, 2027WednesdayFesta della Repubblica (Republic Day)Public Holiday
          August 15, 2027SundayFerragosto (Assumption)Public Holiday
          October 4, 2027MondaySan Francesco d'Assisi (St. Francis of Assisi Day)Public Holiday
          November 1, 2027MondayOgnissanti (All Saints' Day)Public Holiday
          December 7, 2027TuesdaySant'Ambrogio (Saint Ambrose)Public Holiday
          December 8, 2027WednesdayImmacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception)Public Holiday
          December 25, 2027SaturdayNatale (Christmas Day)Public Holiday
          December 26, 2027SundaySanto Stefano (St. Stephen's Day)Public Holiday

          Dates are calculated from each holiday's official rule (fixed date, Easter or lunar calendar) using the open-source date-holidays dataset.

          Last updated November 13, 2026. Governments can move or add holidays at short notice, so confirm important dates with an official source.

          Milan Holidays Explained

          Capodanno (New Year's Day) · January 1

          Capodanno on January 1 follows the New Year's Eve dinner (cenone) and fireworks. It is a national holiday under Law 260/1949.

          Befana (Epiphany) · January 6

          January 6 marks the visit of the Magi. In Italian tradition the Befana, a kindly witch, brings sweets to good children and coal to naughty ones the night before. It also marks the end of the Christmas school break.

          Lunedì dell’Angelo (Easter Monday) · April 6

          Known as Pasquetta or Lunedì dell'Angelo, the day after Easter is a national holiday traditionally spent on picnics and trips out of town. Easter Sunday itself is not a separate holiday.

          Anniversario della Liberazione (Liberation Day) · April 25

          April 25 marks the liberation of Italy from Nazi occupation and the Fascist regime in 1945, with ceremonies and marches across the country.

          Festa del Lavoro (Labour Day) · May 1

          May 1 is a national holiday honoring workers. Trade unions hold rallies, and a large free concert takes place in Rome.

          Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) · June 2

          June 2 marks the 1946 referendum in which Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and become a republic. It is celebrated with a military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome.

          Ferragosto (Assumption) · August 15

          Better known as Ferragosto, August 15 is a Catholic feast of the Virgin Mary and the high point of the Italian summer holidays, when many cities empty out and businesses close.

          San Francesco d'Assisi (St. Francis of Assisi Day) · October 4

          A national holiday from 2026 under Law 151/2025, honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, on October 4, the anniversary of his death in 1226.

          Ognissanti (All Saints' Day) · November 1

          Ognissanti on November 1 honors all saints. Many families visit cemeteries around this day and November 2, the Day of the Dead.

          Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception) · December 8

          A Catholic feast on December 8 honoring Mary's conception without original sin. It traditionally opens the Christmas season, when many families put up their tree and nativity scene.

          Natale (Christmas Day) · December 25

          Natale on December 25 is a family holiday with a long lunch. Many people also attend midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.

          Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day) · December 26

          Santo Stefano on December 26 honors the first Christian martyr and extends the Christmas holiday, usually spent visiting relatives or with leftovers from Christmas lunch.

          Other Observances in Milan, Lombardy, Italy 2026

          These dates are marked in Milan, Lombardy, Italy but are not public holidays, so most offices, schools and shops stay open. Bank holidays only close banks and some businesses.

          DateDayHolidayType
          April 5, 2026SundayDomenica di Pasqua (Easter Sunday)Observance
          May 10, 2026SundayFesta della mamma (Mother's Day)Observance

          Frequently Asked Questions

          How many public holidays are there in Milan?

          Milan, Lombardy, Italy has 13 public holidays in 2026, the same as the global average.

          Which public holidays fall on a weekend in Milan in 2026?

          5 public holidays fall on a weekend in Milan, Lombardy, Italy in 2026: Liberation Day (Saturday, April 25), Assumption (Saturday, August 15), St. Francis of Assisi Day (Sunday, October 4), All Saints' Day (Sunday, November 1), St. Stephen's Day (Saturday, December 26). Milan, Lombardy, Italy gives no substitute day off for these, so these are lost.

          Does Milan give a day off when a holiday falls on a weekend?

          No — Milan, Lombardy, Italy does not give a substitute day off when a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

          What is the longest break possible in Milan in 2026?

          With up to 5 days of leave, the longest break in Milan, Lombardy, Italy in 2026 is 10 consecutive days off, December 25–January 3, by booking 4 days of leave. With just 1 day of leave, you can get 4 days off in a row, January 1–January 4.

          When is the next public holiday in Milan?

          The next public holiday in Milan, Lombardy, Italy is Sant'Ambrogio (Saint Ambrose) on December 7, 2026.

          Which holidays in Milan change date each year?

          Easter Monday, National Day 2011 do not fall on the same date every year in Milan, Lombardy, Italy, since they are set by a lunar or other variable calendar rather than a fixed date.

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