As Italy heads back to work, many people will already be planning their next holiday. From school holidays to public holidays, here's how to maximise your time off.
Elaine Allaby - elaine.allaby@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 28 Aug 2026 17:10 CET
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Looking forward to your next holiday? (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)
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