Which public holidays in Italy in 2027 matter for truck drivers?

Italy has 13 public holidays in 2027, and 7 fall on weekdays: 1 January, 6 January, 29 March, 2 June, 4 October, 1 November and 8 December. Goods vehicles over 7.5 t are normally banned on extra-urban roads on holidays, 09:00 to 22:00 (07:00 in summer), and the 2027 decree is still pending.

Which Italian public holidays fall on weekdays in 2027?

The weekday holidays are Friday 1 January, Wednesday 6 January, Easter Monday on 29 March, Wednesday 2 June, Monday 4 October, Monday 1 November and Wednesday 8 December. Two holidays land on Saturdays, 1 May and 25 December. Four land on Sundays: Easter on 28 March, 25 April, 15 August and 26 December. Sunday holidays add no extra ban day, because every Sunday is already one.

Law 151/2025 restored San Francesco d'Assisi as a national holiday from 2026, but it fell on a Sunday that year. Monday 4 October 2027 is therefore the first weekday occurrence, and the law says nothing about truck bans. You can check every date for your lane in the Italy 2027 holiday calendar .

Does the 7.5 t truck ban apply on every Italian holiday?

The ban is not set by the holiday list alone. Italy publishes an annual ministerial decree, and the 2026 one, DM 325 of 12 December 2025 , is the best baseline we have. It covers goods vehicles above 7.5 t maximum authorised mass on extra-urban roads. Every Sunday is a ban day, from 09:00 to 22:00 in January to May and October to December, and from 07:00 to 22:00 in June to September.

In 2026 every weekday holiday carried a ban, so planners should expect the same for most of the 2027 weekday dates. Whether Monday 4 October 2027 carries one is decided only by the 2027 decree. The 2026 decree also added extra days around Easter and in summer, such as the afternoon of Friday 3 April and every Saturday from 4 July to 29 August. Treat those as a pattern for 2027, nothing more. For hours and exemptions in detail, read the Italy truck driving ban guide .

Prefectures can also add local bans on top of the national calendar.

When will Italy publish the 2027 truck ban calendar?

As of 2026-11-06 no 2027 decree has been published on the ministry site. The 2025 calendar was decree 314 of 12 December 2024, and the 2026 calendar appeared at the end of December 2025. Two years do not make a rule, but December 2026 is a reasonable expectation. Until then, use the 2026 hours for January and Easter runs. If the route continues beyond Italy, the 2027 truck ban overview for Europe covers the other countries.

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 October a public holiday in Italy in 2027?

Yes. 4 October is a national holiday every year from 2026 under Law 151/2025, and in 2027 it falls on a Monday. Whether trucks over 7.5 t are banned that day depends on the 2027 ministerial decree, which is not yet published.

Are trucks banned on Easter Monday in Italy?

Yes, in 2026. Easter Monday on 6 April carried a ban from 09:00 to 22:00 under DM 325. In 2027 Easter Monday is 29 March, and the 2027 decree will confirm the hours.

Do trucks coming from abroad get a later ban start in Italy?

Under the 2026 decree, vehicles coming from abroad with documents proving origin and destination start the ban four hours later. Vehicles heading abroad finish it two hours earlier. Check whether the 2027 decree keeps the same rule before you rely on it.

What is the fine for driving during the Italian truck ban?

A 2026 summary by nakordoni.eu puts the fine under Article 6, paragraph 12 of the Codice della strada at roughly EUR 430 to 1,734, plus a licence suspension of 1 to 4 months. This is a secondary source and the amounts are indexed every two years, so confirm the current figure.

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