Plan your holidays 2025: best time & date to travel in Italy

Published on:

29/3/2025

The year 2025 has just begun and as we recover from the holidays, it's already time to think about the next holidays. To help you organize your holidays, here is a preview of the calendar of working weekends and public holidays for the year 2025. So you can plan your holiday in Italy in a hotel in Palinuro and your weekends in Campania to disconnect from work, to reduce the stress of returning to work.

Italy Holidays 2025: best dates for travel in Italy

The year 2024 will be a year to remember for the gradual return to normal after the restrictions due tothe Covid-19 pandemic and for the arrival of the vaccine and the mandatory green pass at work. However, it is also important to think about moments of relaxation to divert attention from everyday life and worries. Especially for those who have not had the opportunity to completely disconnect from work, it is essential to take time for yourself and your family to recharge your batteries and face future challenges with greater energy.

The 2025 offers you several opportunities to take some time off, with many midweek holidays and therefore many 2, 3 or 4 days of holiday. Lovers of long holidays will be able to have a great time and enjoy their free time without having to take too many days off. A large part of civil and religious national holidays, in fact, will fall on Mondays or Thursdays and Fridays, allowing the weekend to be extended. However, some weekends may require you to also book some days off, soit is important to start early so as not to miss the opportunity to enjoy yourfree time.

Italian holiday calendar in 2025 to better organize your 2025 holidays

Below you will find thecalendar of 2025 festivities including the patronal feasts of some of the bigItalian cities:

New Year's Day 2025 – January 1st – Wednesday
Epiphany 2025 – January 6 – Moday
Carnival 2025 – Tuesday – March 2nd
Easter 2025 – Sunday – 20th April
Easter Monday 2025 – Monday – 21st
25 April 2025 – Friday – Liberation Day
May 1, 2025– Thursday – Labor Day
2 June 2025 – Monday – Republic Day
San Pietro e Paolo (Rome) – 29 June 2025– Thursday
August 15th - 15th August 2025 – Friday
1 November 2025 – Saturday
Sant'Ambrogio (Milan) - 7 December 2025 - Sunday
The Immaculate Conception - December 8, 2025 - Monday
Christmas 2025 - 25 December 2025 - Thursday
Boxing Day - December 26, 2025 - Friday
New Year's Eve 2025 - 31 December 2025 - Wednesday

Italian national holidays 2025 to plan a long weekend in Campania or a trip in Southern Italy

Christmas holidays goneaway, it's already time to think about the next holiday and to glance at the calendar in search of long weekends and public holidays in 2024. Unlike 2024,in which there were few long weekends, in 2025 there will be a little 'more! Beginning with the 3-day Epiphany, there will also be other holidays bridges to consider, although you may need to take some days off to "hook" onthese bridges.

2025 offers us variousopportunities to take some time off, with many midweek holidays and thereforemany 2, 3 or 4 days without having to take days off. Starting with the Epiphanylong weekend of January 6, which fell on a Friday with 3 days of vacations.

Other holidays toconsider are:

Easter and Easter Monday, 20th April and 21st April 2025, for 3 days with our Easter offers in Palinuro.
May 1, which falls on a Thursday, to experience a 3-day mini-vacation while waiting for summer 2025.
The Republic Day of 2 June 2025, which is celebrated on a Monday to spend a 2-day weekend in Palinuro.
The Immaculate Conception, December 8, 2025, also on a Monday, you can book for 3 days and start breathing the air of the Christmas holidays.

If you work, 2025 stillgives you several possibilities to plan a weekend in Cilento, not only with 2or 3 day long weekends but also with long weekends of 4 or 5 days. Here aresome of the opportunities for bridges or long weekends with and without askingfor holidays at work.

On April 25, Liberation Day, which falls on a Friday. For the occasion, you can think of a small 4-day vacation starting from Thursday by asking for 1 day off.
Carnival, Tuesday 2nd March, despite being a bridge that is no longer in use. You can plan 4 relaxing days in Palinuro starting on Saturday, with two days off to take.
Ferragosto, August 15, which falls on a Friday. If you are one of those who have to work on August 15, you can ask for a day off and treat yourself to a small 4-day summer break by booking a residence in Palinuro or a B&B in Palinuro.
1 November All Saints falls on a Saturday, to give you 3 days in Palinuro while waiting for the Christmas holidays. November in Cilento still offers beautiful sunny days and mild weather for strolling on the beaches of Palinuro or choosing an excursion into nature.
Christmas and Boxing Day, Thursday and Friday, for a 4-day ski holiday.

If you work, plan yourholidays in advance and take advantage of the holidays offers in Campania to guarantee maximumsavings!

Holidays and school holidays in 2025 to organize your family holiday in Italy

If you want to organize a family holiday in Palinuro, having the calendar of holidays and school long weekends at hand can be helpful. In fact, we anticipate that for the Liberation Day all students will have a long bridge available which runs from Friday 25th April to Monday 28th April. Since this italian holiday falls on a Friday, students can also have Friday off. In this period especially families, taking a day ortwo off, will be able to treat themselves to a trip or a stay with their children in a residence with swimming pool in Campania. This way you can spendtime together without having to worry about school lessons and you can alsosave on vacation costs, which are usually higher during the summer holidays.Check out the May and June offers in Palinuro with a 70% discount.

The 2025 school calendar can give you a hand in planning your 2025 holidays. Below you will find the main long weekends and holidays of the 2025 school calendar:

Christmas holidays 2025 : from Tuesday 23 December to Wednesday 7 January
Easter holidays 2025 : from Thursday 17th April to Tuesday 22nd April
Liberation Day : from Friday 25th to Monday 28th April
Shrove Tuesday (Carnival): Tuesday 2nd March only in some Italian regions
Labor Day : from Thursday 1st May to Sunday 4th May
Republic Day : Monday 2nd June
All Saints : Saturday 1st November
Immaculate Conception: Monday 8th December

Ready to Explore Italian Holidays in Style?

Now that you have the calendar of holidays and school bridges at your fingertips, you just have tostart looking for the best offers for holidays in Campania. With a little imagination and a little organization, it is possible to find the right balance between work and play and spend precious time with family or friends. It is important to evaluate your needs and preferences and choose the most suitable destination and period, in order to be able to enjoy your holidays to thefullest and recharge your batteries to better face everyday life

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Discover the Cilento Coast: An Exclusive Guide to Your Italian Holiday

In the heart of the Mediterranean, where the sun gently kisses the crystal-clear waves, lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered: the Cilento Coast. This region, rich in history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes, is the perfect retreat for those seeking an authentically Italian holiday experience.

Scario, Portofino of South Italy — A tipical Cilento sea village . Scario

Why Choose Cilento for Your Holiday?

The Cilento offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, world-renowned archaeological sites such as Paestum and Velia, and a gastronomy that will delight your palate with the most authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. If you're looking for a destination away from the crowded tourist routes, Cilento will gift you unforgettable moments, immersed in a landscape where time seems to have stood still.

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Discover Villa Mirella: Your Corner of Paradise in Cilento

As you plan your adventure in Cilento, let us guide you towards a discovery that will make your stay even more special: Villa Mirella, an enchanting residence that promises a unique lodging experience. Located in a prime position, Villa Mirella offers breathtaking panoramic views that will leave you speechless, combining modern comforts with the warmth and hospitality typical of Italy.

Why Choose Villa Mirella?

Strategic Location: Just a short distance from Cilento's main attractions, Villa Mirella is the ideal starting point for your explorations.
Authentic Experience: Every detail is designed to offer you a full immersion in the culture and beauty of Cilento.
Comfort and Relaxation: After a day of adventure, relax in one of our elegant rooms or enjoy an unforgettable sunset from our terrace.

Join Us for an Unforgettable Holiday

At www.villamirella.it, you'll find all the information to plan your perfect stay. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or simply a corner of paradise to enjoy the unfiltered beauty of Italy, Villa Mirella and Cilento await you to offer authentic emotions and memories that will last a lifetime.

Valuate your needs and preferences and choose the most suitable destination and period, in order to be able to enjoy your holidays to the fullest and recharge your batteries to better face everyday life

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