St. Stephen's Day in Italy

St Stephen’s feast Day (Il giorno di Santo Stefano) is celebrated as a public holiday across Italy on December 26. It is the day after Christmas Day (Natale).

What do people do?

In some places, St Stephen’s feast day is traditionally a day for many Italians to visit the Nativity scenes at the churches. Other events on St Stephen’s Day in different parts of Italy include markets, carnivals and festivals.

Public life

St Stephen’s Day is a national 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 routes and timetables with the local transport authorities.

Background

St Stephen is believed to be the first Christian martyr. He was stoned to death sometime around the year 33 CE. St  Stephen’s feast day was made a public holiday in Italy in 1947.

Symbols

The presepe (Nativity scene) is often seen outdoors, particularly at churches. The Nativity scene is popular custom that has spread across to many countries.

St. Stephen's Day Observances

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Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday type
Wed	Dec 26	1990	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Thu	Dec 26	1991	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sat	Dec 26	1992	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sun	Dec 26	1993	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Mon	Dec 26	1994	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Tue	Dec 26	1995	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Thu	Dec 26	1996	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Fri	Dec 26	1997	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sat	Dec 26	1998	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sun	Dec 26	1999	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Tue	Dec 26	2000	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Wed	Dec 26	2001	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Thu	Dec 26	2002	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Fri	Dec 26	2003	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sun	Dec 26	2004	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Mon	Dec 26	2005	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Tue	Dec 26	2006	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Wed	Dec 26	2007	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Fri	Dec 26	2008	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sat	Dec 26	2009	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sun	Dec 26	2010	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Mon	Dec 26	2011	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Wed	Dec 26	2012	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Thu	Dec 26	2013	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Fri	Dec 26	2014	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sat	Dec 26	2015	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Mon	Dec 26	2016	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Tue	Dec 26	2017	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Wed	Dec 26	2018	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Thu	Dec 26	2019	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday
Sat	Dec 26	2020	St. Stephen's Day	National holiday

Related holidays

• Epiphany ―Sunday, January 6, 2013
• Christmas Day ―Wednesday, December 25, 2013
• All Saints' Day ―Friday, November 1, 2013

Other holidays in December 2013 in Italy

• Feast of the Immaculate Conception ―Sunday, December 8, 2013
• Christmas Day ―Wednesday, December 25, 2013
• New Year's Eve ―Tuesday, December 31, 2013