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Ferragosto falls on 15th August, a summer holiday when many Italians take time off and gather with family or friends.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Ferragosto in Italy
The date coincides with the Catholic Feast of the Assumption and is a national public holiday.
About Ferragosto in Italy
Ferragosto takes its name from the Latin feriae Augusti, the rest of Augustus, a festival introduced by the first Roman emperor in 18 BC. The Catholic Church later placed the Assumption of Mary on the same date. Cities empty as people head to beaches and the mountains, and families enjoy long lunches, picnics, evening fireworks and local fairs. Many restaurants and shops shut for several days.
When is Ferragosto in Italy?
Ferragosto is fixed on 15 August every year, and the date does not move, so a weekend or weekday placement determines the length of the break.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Saturday 15 August 2026 | Sunday 15 August 2027 | Tuesday 15 August 2028 |
Planning around Ferragosto
Reserve beach spots and restaurants well in advance, buy supplies before the day, and check that pharmacies or petrol stations are open if travelling. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Ferragosto questions
How many days until Ferragosto in Italy?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Ferragosto in Italy, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Ferragosto in 2027 in Italy?
Ferragosto falls on Sunday 15 August 2027 in Italy.
What does the word Ferragosto mean?
It derives from the Latin feriae Augusti, meaning the holidays of Augustus. The Roman emperor created the festival as a period of rest after the summer harvest, and the name survived into modern Italian.