Ferragosto, 15 August
Ferragosto is a fixed date: 15 August, the feast of the Assumption and a national public holiday in Italy. The name comes from the Feriae Augusti, the festivities established by Emperor Augustus in 18 BC. The calculator counts the whole days left and tells you the weekday: when it falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, many Italians take a long weekend.
Planning ahead
- Bookings: beaches, restaurants and ferries fill up weeks before: the working days shown are the ones offices are open.
- Closures: many businesses close for the whole week; shops and public offices keep holiday hours on the 15th.
- Traffic: the busiest days on Italian motorways are usually the weekend before and the one after.
After Ferragosto
For many it marks the turning point of summer: schools reopen in mid-September and astronomical summer ends on 22–23 September.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ferragosto a public holiday?
Yes, 15 August is a national holiday in Italy (and Assumption Day is a holiday in several other Catholic countries).
Where does the name come from?
From the Latin Feriae Augusti, "Augustus' rest": the ancient Roman festivities in the month named after the emperor.
When does Ferragosto fall next year?
Pick the year from the menu: the calculator shows the weekday and the days left.