Regular life in Italy pretty much grinds to a halt in August as offices empty out, parliament breaks for the summer and everyone heads for the beach. But there are still some changes to know about – here's what to expect in Italy over the coming month.
Miranda Mullings - news@thelocal.it
Updated: Wed 22 Jul 2026 13:43 CET
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Tutti al mare: during August Italy's cities empty out and the beaches fill up. Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP
Regular life in Italy pretty much grinds to a halt in August as offices empty out, parliament breaks for the summer and everyone heads for the beach. But there are still some changes to know about – here's what to expect in Italy over the coming month.
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