The Local Italy https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed How do Italy’s public holidays compare to other EU countries? Italy has 12 national public holidays each year. Here's when they are, and how they compare to other countries around Europe. https://www.thelocal.it/20210526/how-do-italys-public-holidays-compare-to-other-eu-countries Wed, 26 May 2021 12:13:58 +0200 how-do-italys-public-holidays-compare-to-other-eu-countries Flowers and fireworks: How Rome (usually) celebrates its patron saints' day June 29th is the feast of St Peter and St Paul, the two patron saints of Rome, and a public holiday within the capital. But this year, the celebrations are a little different. https://www.thelocal.it/20180628/st-peter-st-paul-day-june-29-public-holiday-rome Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:35:48 +0200 st-peter-st-paul-day-june-29-public-holiday-rome Italy's public holidays in 2016 New calendars at the ready! With 2015 drawing to an end, those working in Italy will be eagerly checking next year's dates to see when the public holidays fall. https://www.thelocal.it/20151230/italys-public-holidays-in-2016 Wed, 30 Dec 2015 15:55:00 +0100 italys-public-holidays-in-2016