Liberation Day
Nationwide public holiday in Italy · Anniversario della Liberazione
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 April | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 25 April | Sunday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Italy.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Rome around 25 April: high 20°C (68°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 33% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Rome. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Sunday 25 April in Rome: (MET Norway)
About Liberation Day
Liberation Day marks 25 April 1945, when the National Liberation Committee for Northern Italy called a general insurrection against the German occupation and the Fascist Italian Social Republic. Partisan forces took control of major northern cities in the following days. The date symbolises the end of Fascism and of the Second World War in Italy.
Traditions
The President of the Republic lays a wreath at the Altare della Patria in Rome. Marches and commemorations take place across the country, often organised with the national association of former partisans, and the partisan song "Bella ciao" is widely sung.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Italy
Saturday, 1 May 2027
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