Ultimora.net reported that starting from 2026, October 4th had returned to being a national holiday, on the occasion of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. Since that year it fell on a Sunday, the celebration went almost unnoticed, although it produced, according to the publication, the effects expected for holidays. Workers were entitled to economic treatment for the holiday not taken; those who worked that day could also receive an increase for holiday work, based on the collective contract and payment methods. The publication added that when October 4th coincided with a school day, educational activities were suspended. #SanFrancesco #FestaNazionale #LavoroFestivo (translated)
