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Italy's Republic Day falls on 2nd June, marking the 1946 referendum that established the republic.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Republic Day in Italy
Known as Festa della Repubblica, the national public holiday is marked by official ceremonies and events.
About Republic Day in Italy
In the referendum of 2 and 3 June 1946, Italians chose between monarchy and republic, and this was the first national vote in which women took part. The republic won, the royal House of Savoy went into exile, and a new constitution followed in 1948. The day features a military parade in Rome, a wreath-laying at the Altare della Patria and a flypast by the Frecce Tricolori.
When is Republic Day in Italy?
Republic Day is fixed on 2 June each year, regardless of the weekday, and has been a national holiday throughout the whole of Italy.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Tuesday 2 June 2026 | Wednesday 2 June 2027 | Friday 2 June 2028 |
Planning around Republic Day
Parts of central Rome close to traffic for the parade, so travel by metro, and when 2 June is near a weekend, plan for a long bridge holiday. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Republic Day questions
How many days until Republic Day in Italy?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Republic Day in Italy, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Republic Day in 2027 in Italy?
Republic Day falls on Wednesday 2 June 2027 in Italy.
What did Italians vote for in the 1946 referendum?
Italians voted on whether Italy should remain a monarchy or become a republic. The republic won, and a constituent assembly was elected on the same occasion to write the new constitution.