What's open and what's closed in Italy over Easter weekend

What's open and what's closed in Italy over Easter weekend

Most of Italy tends to grind to a halt on and around national public holidays – so how will shops, transport services and museums be affected by the upcoming 'Pasqua' celebrations?

Brighter weather and a late Easter mean that the high season starts this weekend.

Easter holidays in Italy: Pasqua and Pasquetta

Italy marks Easter with public holidays.Italy celebrates Easter Sunday and Easter Monday - Pasqua and Pasquetta - with national public holidays on Sunday 20 and Monday 21 April. All public offices and schools will be closed on 21 April for Pasquetta, a day traditionally marked in Italy with a picnic or a day trip out of town. Most museums and archaeological sites in Italy will stay open for Easter Sunday and Easter Monday however the Vatican Mus…