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X-WR-CALNAME:Italy Public Holidays 2003
X-WR-CALDESC:Public holidays in Italy for 2003.
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UID:new_years_day-2003-01-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030102
SUMMARY:Capodanno
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Day (Capodanno\, 1 January) opens the Italian calendar with fireworks\, lentils\, and festive dinners that symbolize prosperity. Many Italians wear red for good luck and eat cotechino sausage with lentils after midnight. Major cities host concerts and firework shows in their main squares.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:epiphany-2003-01-06@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030107
SUMMARY:Epifania
DESCRIPTION:Epiphany (La Befana\, 6 January) marks the end of the Christmas season. According to legend\, the old woman Befana visits children on her broomstick\, leaving candies for the good and coal for the naughty. Parades and street festivals take place\, especially in Rome and Urbania\, her mythical hometown.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:easter_sunday-2003-04-20@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030421
SUMMARY:Pasqua
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday (Pasqua\, date varies) is one of Italy’s most important religious celebrations. Families gather for a rich lunch featuring lamb\, artichokes\, and the dove-shaped cake colomba. Across the country\, processions and ancient rituals honor the Resurrection.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:easter_monday-2003-04-21@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030422
SUMMARY:Lunedì dell'Angelo
DESCRIPTION:Easter Monday (Pasquetta\, date varies) is a joyful day of picnics and countryside trips with friends. Italians often grill outdoors or visit nearby villages. It’s a symbol of renewal and spring’s arrival after the solemnity of Lent.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:liberation_day-2003-04-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030426
SUMMARY:Festa della Liberazione
DESCRIPTION:Liberation Day (Festa della Liberazione\, 25 April) commemorates Italy’s 1945 liberation from Nazi occupation and Fascist rule. Parades\, patriotic songs\, and speeches are held throughout the country\, especially in Milan and Turin - key cities of the Resistance.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:International Workers Day-2003-05-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030502
SUMMARY:Festa del Lavoro
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Italy.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:republic_day-2003-06-02@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030603
SUMMARY:Festa della Repubblica
DESCRIPTION:Republic Day (Festa della Repubblica\, 2 June) celebrates the 1946 referendum that ended the monarchy and founded the Italian Republic. Rome hosts a grand military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali and the President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:Whit Monday-2003-06-09@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030610
SUMMARY:Lunedì di Pentecoste
DESCRIPTION:This is a public holiday in Italy.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:assumption_day-2003-08-15@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20030815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20030816
SUMMARY:Ferragosto o Assunzione
DESCRIPTION:Assumption Day (Ferragosto\, 15 August) marks the height of summer holidays. Italians escape cities for the sea or mountains\, enjoying barbecues\, fireworks\, and feasts. Rooted in ancient Roman traditions\, Ferragosto celebrates rest\, harvest\, and community.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:all_saints_day-2003-11-01@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031102
SUMMARY:Tutti i santi
DESCRIPTION:All Saints’ Day (Ognissanti\, 1 November) honors all saints and martyrs of the Church. Families visit cemeteries\, light candles\, and share traditional sweets like 'ossa dei morti'. The following day\, All Souls’ Day\, continues remembrance of loved ones.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:immaculate_conception-2003-12-08@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031209
SUMMARY:Immacolata Concezione
DESCRIPTION:Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione\, 8 December) celebrates the Virgin Mary’s purity and marks the start of the Christmas season in Italy. Cities light their decorations\, and Rome hosts a papal ceremony at Piazza di Spagna.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:christmas_day-2003-12-25@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031226
SUMMARY:Natale
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Day (Natale\, 25 December) is celebrated with warmth\, family gatherings\, and abundant meals. The season’s centerpiece is the presepe - the nativity scene - which adorns churches and homes alike. Midnight Mass and panettone are cherished traditions.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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UID:st_stephens_day-2003-12-26@publicholidaysin.com
DTSTAMP:20260429T193826Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20031226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20031227
SUMMARY:Santo Stefano
DESCRIPTION:St. Stephen’s Day (Santo Stefano\, 26 December) extends the Christmas celebrations. Italians visit relatives\, exchange leftovers\, and enjoy another festive lunch. It’s a quiet\, family-oriented day that closes the main holiday season.
URL:https://publicholidaysin.com/italy/2003
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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