Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Italy is a public holiday in Italy, known locally as Festa nazionale di San Francesco d'Assisi, patrono d'Italia.
In 2026 it falls on Sunday 4 October; in 2027 on Monday 4 October.
The date is fixed, so only the weekday changes from year to year.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | not a holiday this year | ||
| 2026 | 4 October | Sunday weekend | |
| 2027 | 4 October | Monday long weekend | |
| 2028 | 4 October | Wednesday | |