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Verona's year: the Arena opera season from June, Vinitaly in April, the UNESCO-listed Tocatì street games in September, and Christmas in Piazza dei Signori.

Italy's winter runs in three distinct acts: the Christmas markets, a deep January lull, and Carnival. Here is what each one is actually like.

Plan around Italy public holidays with a guide to national closures, Ponte long weekends, museum schedules, and city patron saint days.

See how Easter in Italy unfolds, from Rome's papal ceremonies and Florence's Scoppio del Carro to Sicily's processions and the Pasquetta shutdown.

Compare Christmas markets in Italy by region, food, and travel time, from Bolzano's Alpine stalls to Naples' nativity workshops.

Plan around the best festivals in Venice, Italy: Carnevale, Redentore, Regata Storica, and quieter local sagre. Get next-edition dates, costs, and transport tips.

Planning a trip to Italy in mid-August? Learn what Ferragosto closes, what stays open, and where to go for the best city, coast, or mountain experience.

Every major festival in Italy, organized month by month, from Carnevale to the Palio di Siena, with recurrence rules, booking windows, and local Sagre tips.

Compare Italy's best Carnival celebrations, from Venice's masked balls to Ivrea's orange battle, with dates, costs, and travel tips for planning your trip.