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
Festa della Repubblica is the Italian National Day and Republic Day, which is celebrated on 2 June each year, with the main celebration taking place in Rome. The Festa della Repubblica is one of the national symbols of Italy.
The Frecce Tricolori, with the smoke trail representing the national colours of Italy, above the Altare della Patria during the celebrations of the Festa della Repubblica in 2022
Umberto II of Savoy, the last king of Italy
Altare della Patria (Altar of the Fatherland), also known as "Vittoriano", where the celebrations start
President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano, escorted by the Corazzieri, pays tribute to the Italian Unknown Soldier at the Altare della Patria on 2 June 2012
