Christmas in Italy
Friday, December 25, 2026 ยท Europe/Rome ยท Public holiday
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When is Christmas in Italy in 2026?
Christmas in Italy is on Friday, December 25, 2026 (Europe/Rome). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 70 days ยท about 10 weeks ยท about 2 months. It falls on a Friday.
Is Christmas a public holiday in Italy?
Yes โ Christmas is a public holiday in Italy.
How Italy celebrates
Natale centres on the Vigilia seafood dinner on Christmas Eve, midnight mass, and the presepe nativity scenes found in every town.
What people eat
Cenone seafood, tortellini in brodo, panettone and pandoro.