ItalyvsFrance
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
6
Days you're both off
7
Only Italy
5
Only France
What the numbers say
In 2026, Italy has 13 nationwide public holidays and France has 11, so Italy gets 2 more days off. They line up on 6 dates, including Capodanno, Lunedì dell'Angelo, Festa del Lavoro and Ferragosto o Assunzione.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Italy has 7 on working days (6 fall on a weekend), against 9 for France (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Italy offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); France offers 5 and 3. Italy has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Italy and May in France.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Italy
France is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only France
Italy is working these days.