School holidays in Italy average 14-15 weeks, while annual leave in most jobs maxes out at five. Working parents told us how they cover the gap.
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com
Updated: Wed 1 Jul 2026 16:53 CET
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Unfortunately, a three-month beach trip isn't an option for most of Italy's working parents. Photo by Vincenzo PINTO / AFP.
School holidays in Italy average 14-15 weeks, while annual leave in most jobs maxes out at five. Working parents told us how they cover the gap.
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