August is not a good month to travel in Italy - except resort destinations - usually companies close for holiday for 1 week up to 1 month and families are able to actually take longer holidays. In the major and tourist cities you will not see a lot of difference compared to other months except less traffic in the streets. Some shops will have a holiday closing sign with the closing dates.

Since most of Italians will be travelling toward resort destinations it will be also more difficult to find a room in a Hotel near the sea or in the mountains, especially on weekends.

For the other Festivity dates it is usually up to the owners - some bars will be open only in the mornings, services will be limited. Just consider that you will find total shut down in the suburbs, all touristic activities in downtowns are less likely to close to keep the business working.

The trend is changing, but it also depends on climate conditions.

DATE	FESTIVITY

1st January	New Years / Capodanno
6th January	Epiphany / Befana
April	Easter / Pasqua
April	Monday after Easter / Pasquetta
25th April	Italy's Liberation Day / Festa della Liberazione
1st May	May Day / Primo Maggio
2nd June	Italian Republic Day / Festa della Repubblica
24th June	Patron Saint of Florence / San Giovanni
15th August	Ferragosto
1st November	All Saints / Tutti Santi
8th December	Immaculate Conception / Immacolata
25th December	Christmas / Natale
26th December	Saint Stephen / Santo Stefano