Ferragosto 2026
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
📝 About Ferragosto 2026
Ferragosto on August 15 is one of Italy's most important public holidays, combining the Catholic celebration of the Assumption of Mary with an ancient Roman tradition dating back to Emperor Augustus, who established the Feriae Augusti rest period in 18 BC. The holiday marks the peak of Italian summer vacation season, and cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence empty out as residents head to the beaches, mountains, and countryside. Beach parties, fireworks, outdoor concerts, and elaborate family meals are the hallmarks of the celebration, with many restaurants and businesses closing for the entire week surrounding the holiday. The tradition of the August exodus is so deeply embedded in Italian culture that the phrase chiuso per ferie (closed for vacation) becomes ubiquitous on shop doors throughout the country.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Saturday
- Days Remaining
- 139
- Category
- Holidays
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 139 days until Ferragosto 2026 on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Ferragosto 2026 is on Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Ferragosto on August 15 is one of Italy's most important public holidays, combining the Catholic celebration of the Assumption of Mary with an ancient Roman tradition dating back to Emperor Augustus, who established the Feriae Augusti rest period in 18 BC. The holiday marks the peak of Italian summer vacation season, and cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence empty out as residents head to the beaches, mountains, and countryside. Beach parties, fireworks, outdoor concerts, and elaborate family meals are the hallmarks of the celebration, with many restaurants and businesses closing for the entire week surrounding the holiday. The tradition of the August exodus is so deeply embedded in Italian culture that the phrase chiuso per ferie (closed for vacation) becomes ubiquitous on shop doors throughout the country.
Ferragosto 2026 falls on a Saturday.