Most holidays for the Venetians and Italians are quite common with other Christian countries such as Christmas and Easter but there are some other religious or historical bank holidays that are only celebrated in Venice.
All the public holidays in Venice along with dates can be seen in the table below.
Public Holidays | |
New Year’s | 1 January |
Epiphany | 6 January |
Venice Carnival | Mid-February |
Maundy Thursday | Date varies |
Easter | Date varies |
Easter Monday | First Monday after Easter |
Liberation Day | 25 April |
Labour Day | 1 May |
Republic Day | 2 June |
Festa del Redentore | Third Sunday of July |
Feast of Assumption | 15 August |
Historical Regatta | First weekend in September |
All Saint’s Day | 1 November |
The Feast of Our Lady of Health | 21 November |
Feast of the Immaculate Conception | 8 December |
Christmas Day | 25 December |
St. Stephen’s Day | 26 December |