Public Holidays & Events

Tips & information about the Chinese New Year in Rome. Although the Chinese New Year is not an official holiday in Rome, the festival is celebrated extensively in the Roman capital. You can learn more about the festivities and events for the Chinese New Year in Rome in this article. Chinese New Year in Rome: […]

Ascension Day & Corpus Christi in Rome. Unlike in other European countries, Ascension Day and Corpus Christi are no public holidays in Italy and Rome. Nevertheless, special church services and processions take place in Rome on these special days. Find out everything you should know about spending Ascension Day and Corpus Christi in Rome in […]

Immaculate Conception Rome: Opening times & events in Rome on the 8th of December. The tradition of Saint Nicolas on the 6th of December as celebrated in many other European countries is unknown in Italy and Rome. However, on the 8th of December Italians celebrate the Immaculate Conception. It is an important national holiday which […]

If you spend All Saints’ Day in Rome, it is useful to know about the opening times of museums, sights and shops in the Italian capital. All Saints’ Day, the 1st of November, is an important holiday in Rome which is why some monuments, shops and attractions might be closed. In this article you will […]

Looking for tips on what to do in Rome at Christmas? You can find useful information about the opening hours of attractions, museums, restaurants and shops in Rome at Christmas as well as decorations and Christmas trees in Rome in this article. You will also find out more about the most beautiful Christmas markets in […]

Easter Rome. If you’re going to Rome for Easter this year, you should check out the following question before you travel: Can you shop in Rome for Easter, are museums and attractions open on Easter in Rome or is it all closed in Rome on Easter? Answers to these questions as well as further useful […]

Christmas markets in Rome are part of the festive Christmas program in the Italian capital. One of the best things about Christmas is visiting a traditional Christmas market and taste culinary specialities. Here you will find out about the most beautiful Christmas markets in Rome and which ones you should not miss! Christmas markets 2025 in Rome: […]

All those of you looking forward to spending New Year’s Eve 2025 in Rome might be in need for some useful information about celebrating the new year in Rome. These might include tips on how to enjoy the 31st of December to the fullest and whether locals have any particular traditions on that day. Also, it […]

Every year there are recurring holidays and events in Rome that I have summarized on this page. Holidays and events in Rome 2025 JANUARY 2025 January 1: New Year’s Day (holiday) in Rome: For the best view of fireworks at New Year’s Eve you should go on one of the hills in the city. Traditionally, the […]