Easter Monday in Italy
Quick Facts
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Italy that is celebrated annually on the day after Easter Day.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Lunedì di Pasquetta | Italian |
| Easter Monday | English |
Easter Monday 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013Easter Monday 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014List of dates for other years
Easter Monday is a national holiday in Italy that continues from Easter Sunday.
Easter egg games are popular on Easter Monday in some countries such as Italy.
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What do people do?
Easter Monday, also known as La Pasquetta in Italian, is part of the Easter holiday celebrations that are celebrated across Italy. It is a popular time to take short breaks to the countryside with friends and/or family. Easter games include egg races. Many people also go on picnics at this time of the year.
Public life
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Italy. Organizations and businesses that are closed include:
- Government offices.
- Post offices.
- Banks.
- Schools and other educational institutions.
Transport options, such as taxis, rail services between major cities and major long-route bus lines, are available but travelers are advised to check first with local transport authorities.
Background
Easter Monday commemorates the risen Jesus’ meeting with his disciples on the day after he was resurrected, as mentioned in the bible. The Easter period is set around the time of the March Equinox. Italy is one of many other countries that celebrate Easter Monday.
Symbols
Easter eggs in Italy symbolize fertility, renewal and life.
About Easter Monday in other countries
Read more about Easter Monday.Easter Monday Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Apr 16 | 1990 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 1 | 1991 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 20 | 1992 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 12 | 1993 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 4 | 1994 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 17 | 1995 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 8 | 1996 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Mar 31 | 1997 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 13 | 1998 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 5 | 1999 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 24 | 2000 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 16 | 2001 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 1 | 2002 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 21 | 2003 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 12 | 2004 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Mar 28 | 2005 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 17 | 2006 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 9 | 2007 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Mar 24 | 2008 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 13 | 2009 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 5 | 2010 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 25 | 2011 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 9 | 2012 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 1 | 2013 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 21 | 2014 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 6 | 2015 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Mar 28 | 2016 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 17 | 2017 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 2 | 2018 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 22 | 2019 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
| Mon | Apr 13 | 2020 | Easter Monday | National holiday |
Related holidays
- Good Friday ―Friday, March 29, 2013
- Easter Day ―Sunday, March 31, 2013
Other holidays in April 2013 in Italy
- Liberation Day ―Thursday, April 25, 2013
- The Feast of St Mark ―Thursday, April 25, 2013
Other calendars
- Perpetual yearly calendar - make yearly calendar for any year
- Perpetual monthly calendar - shows only one month at a time
- Custom calendar - make customized calendars