National Unity and Armed Forces Day is an Italian national day since 1919 which commemorates the victory in World War I, a war event considered the completion of the process of unification of Italy. It is celebrated every 4 November, which is the anniversary of the armistice of Villa Giusti becoming effective in 1918 declaring Austria-Hungary's surrender.
President of Italy Sergio Mattarella paying homage to the Italian Unknown Soldier at Altare della Patria in Rome on 4 November 2022
Celebrations held for 4 November at Altare della Patria in Rome (1920)
Celebrations for National Unity and Armed Forces Day in Rome on 4 November 1922
4 November commemoration in Iglesias (1932)
Public holidays in Italy
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Public holidays in Italy are established by the Italian parliament and, with the exception of city or community patronal days, apply nationwide. These include a mix of national, religious and local observances. As for Whit Monday, there is an exception for South Tyrol. In Italy there are also State commemoration days, which are not public holidays.
The Frecce Tricolori, with the smoke trails representing the national colours of Italy, during the celebrations of the Festa della Repubblica, Italy's National Day
President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on the presidential car Lancia Flaminia during the military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali in Rome during the Festa della Repubblica on 2 June 2018
Anti-fascist demonstration on the occasion of the Liberation Day in Florence on 25 April 2009
Christmas lights at Verona Arena in 2006