Paid annual leave and public holidays in Italy (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Employees have a right to at least four weeks of paid annual leave. It may not be replaced by a payment, except when the employment ends.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum paid leave a year (weeks)Full-time employee | 4 weeks [1] |
| Minimum paid leave as the law states itFull-time employee | Not less than four weeks of paid leave a year. It may not be replaced by a payment, except when the employment ends. [1] |
| National public holidays a yearFull-time employee | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Public holidays and annual leaveFull-time employee | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Law 260/1949, article 2 lists the holidays, but the page shows the text with amendments marked and the current list could not be confirmed.
- The sources read do not state how a public holiday within annual leave is treated.
Sources
- Normattiva: Decreto legislativo 8 aprile 2003, n. 66, art. 10 (Ferie annuali) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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