ITALY

New Year's Day

Jan. 1

Epiphany

Jan. 6

Easter Monday

Apr.1

Anniversary of the Liberation

Apr. 25

Labor Day

May 1

Foundation of the Italian Republic

June 2

St. John's Day (Florence only)

June 24

St. Peter and St. Paul's Day (Rome only)

June 29

Assumption Day

Aug. 15

St. Gennaro's Day (Naples only)

Sept. 19

All Saints' Day

Nov. 1

St. Ambrogio's Day (Milan only)

Dec. 7

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Dec. 8

Christmas Day

Dec. 25

St. Stephen's Day

Dec. 26

In addition, each city observes the local patron saint's day. When an Italian holiday falls on a Saturday, all Italian Government offices and stores are closed to the public.