Typical opening hours
Hours vary by bank and branch, but the classic Italian pattern is a long morning and a short afternoon:
| Day | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30–13:30 and 14:30–16:00 (approx.) |
| Day before a holiday (24 Dec, 31 Dec, 14 Aug) | Mornings only at many branches |
| Saturday | Closed (a few shopping-centre branches open in the morning) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Many branches now see customers only by appointment for anything beyond a deposit, and some have stopped handling cash at the counter altogether. Book through the bank’s app before you go.
New in 2027: 4 October
Law 151 of 2025 restored 4 October, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, as a national holiday from 2026. In 2026 it fell on a Sunday, so 4 October 2027, a Monday, is the first time it closes offices on a working day. Confirm with your branch, as banks follow the national banking calendar.
Local patron saint days
On top of the national holidays above, banks close on the feast of the city’s patron saint:
| City | Patron saint | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rome | Saints Peter and Paul | 29 June |
| Milan | Saint Ambrose | 7 December |
| Florence, Turin, Genoa | Saint John the Baptist | 24 June |
| Venice | Saint Mark | 25 April |
| Naples | Saint Januarius | 19 September |
| Bologna | Saint Petronius | 4 October |
| Palermo | Saint Rosalia | 15 July |
| Verona | Saint Zeno | 21 May |
Payments on holidays
Card payments and ATM withdrawals work on every holiday. For bank transfers, SEPA Instant settles in seconds at any time, while regular transfers wait for the next TARGET business day. Good Friday is not a public holiday in Italy, so branches are open, but regular euro transfers do not settle that day.
Frequently asked questions
Are banks open on Saturday in Italy?
Most Italian bank branches are closed on Saturday. A few branches in shopping centres and large cities open on Saturday morning. ATMs and online banking work every day.
Are Italian banks open in August?
Yes, but many branches work reduced hours in August, often mornings only, especially in the week of Ferragosto (15 August). Some small branches close for a week or two.
Do bank transfers go through on Italian bank holidays?
SEPA Instant transfers work every day of the year. Regular SEPA transfers are processed on TARGET business days, so they do not settle on 1 January, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, 25 and 26 December.
What is the patron saint holiday?
Each Italian city has a patron saint whose feast day is a local holiday, when banks and offices close. Examples are 29 June in Rome, 7 December in Milan, 24 June in Florence, Turin and Genoa, and 19 September in Naples.
Sources and fact-checking
Checked on 2 November 2026 by Ionut Popea following our editorial policy. Fees, codes and rules change; confirm anything important with the bank or authority before acting.