Italy bridge days 2027: the best days to book off
The best trade in 2027: book 2 days (Mon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan) for 6 days off in a row, Fri 1 Jan to Wed 6 Jan. With 10 days of leave you can get 25 days off across 4 breaks.
Still ahead in 2026
- Sat 5 Dec to Tue 8 Dec: 4 days off for 1 day booked (Mon 7 Dec).
- Fri 25 Dec 2026 to Sun 3 Jan 2027: 10 days off for 4 days booked (Mon 28 Dec, Tue 29 Dec, Wed 30 Dec, Thu 31 Dec).
Every bridge day in 2027, ranked
Ranked by days off per day booked, for Italy. Weekends are Saturday and Sunday, and a bridge is at most 4 workdays long.
| Dates off | Days to book | Days off in a row | Holiday it joins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 Jan – Wed 6 Jan | 2: Mon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan | 6 | New Year's Day, Epiphany |
| Wed 6 Jan – Sun 10 Jan | 2: Thu 7 Jan, Fri 8 Jan | 5 | Epiphany |
| Sat 29 May – Wed 2 Jun | 2: Mon 31 May, Tue 1 Jun | 5 | Republic Day |
| Wed 2 Jun – Sun 6 Jun | 2: Thu 3 Jun, Fri 4 Jun | 5 | Republic Day |
| Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec | 2: Mon 6 Dec, Tue 7 Dec | 5 | Immaculate Conception |
| Wed 8 Dec – Sun 12 Dec | 2: Thu 9 Dec, Fri 10 Dec | 5 | Immaculate Conception |
| Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr | 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr | 9 | Easter Sunday, Easter Monday |
| Sat 2 Oct – Sun 10 Oct | 4: Tue 5 Oct, Wed 6 Oct, Thu 7 Oct, Fri 8 Oct | 9 | St. Francis of Assisi's Day |
| Sat 30 Oct – Sun 7 Nov | 4: Tue 2 Nov, Wed 3 Nov, Thu 4 Nov, Fri 5 Nov | 9 | All Saints Day |
Plan it for your leave budget
from just 10 of your 10 paid days, across 4 breaks in 2027.
- 6Fri 1 Jan – Wed 6 Jan
6 consecutive days off. Book 2: Mon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan.
- 9Sat 27 Mar – Sun 4 Apr
9 consecutive days off. Book 4: Tue 30 Mar, Wed 31 Mar, Thu 1 Apr, Fri 2 Apr.
- 5Sat 29 May – Wed 2 Jun
5 consecutive days off. Book 2: Mon 31 May, Tue 1 Jun.
- 5Sat 4 Dec – Wed 8 Dec
5 consecutive days off. Book 2: Mon 6 Dec, Tue 7 Dec.
Public holidays from Nager.Date (UK: GOV.UK), national holidays plus the region you pick. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday. Suggestions only; check your employer's rules.
Italy public holidays in 2027
In Italy, 4 public holidays in 2027 fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a long weekend with no leave booked.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Fri | New Year's Day | National |
| 6 Jan | Wed | Epiphany | National |
| 28 Mar | Sun | Easter Sunday | National |
| 29 Mar | Mon | Easter Monday | National |
| 25 Apr | Sun | Liberation Day | National |
| 1 May | Sat | International Workers Day | National |
| 2 Jun | Wed | Republic Day | National |
| 15 Aug | Sun | Assumption Day | National |
| 4 Oct | Mon | St. Francis of Assisi's Day | National |
| 1 Nov | Mon | All Saints Day | National |
| 8 Dec | Wed | Immaculate Conception | National |
| 25 Dec | Sat | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 Dec | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | National |
Questions
- What are the best bridge days in Italy in 2027?
- Fri 1 Jan to Wed 6 Jan: book 2 days (Mon 4 Jan, Tue 5 Jan) for 6 days off. Wed 6 Jan to Sun 10 Jan: book 2 days (Thu 7 Jan, Fri 8 Jan) for 5 days off. Sat 29 May to Wed 2 Jun: book 2 days (Mon 31 May, Tue 1 Jun) for 5 days off.
- How many public holidays does Italy have in 2027?
- Italy has 13 public holidays that apply nationwide in 2027.
- Which Italy public holidays in 2027 give a long weekend without booking leave?
- In Italy, 4 fall on a Monday or Friday: New Year's Day (Fri 1 Jan), Easter Monday (Mon 29 Mar), St. Francis of Assisi's Day (Mon 4 Oct), All Saints Day (Mon 1 Nov).
Before you book
Check which regional holidays your employer observes before booking.
Holiday dates: Nager.Date. Weekends assumed Saturday and Sunday.