Italian Public Holidays and Flower Delivery: Plan Your Order
Flower delivery in Italy does not run on Sundays or on the country's main public holidays, so anyone sending flowers from abroad needs to check the calendar before choosing a day. Orders placed before midnight Italy time are delivered the next day, Monday to Saturday. Pick a working day, order 2 to 3 days ahead, and the flowers will arrive on schedule.
Flower delivery Italy public holidays: which days are blocked?
No deliveries happen on Sundays or on Italy's main public holidays (festività nazionali). Here are the national holidays that most often affect a delivery plan:
- Capodanno (New Year's Day), January 1
- Epifania (Epiphany), January 6
- Pasqua (Easter Sunday) and Lunedì dell'Angelo (Easter Monday, also called Pasquetta)
- Festa della Liberazione (Liberation Day), April 25
- Festa del Lavoro (Labor Day), May 1
- Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day), June 2
- Ferragosto (Assumption Day), August 15
- Ognissanti (All Saints' Day), November 1
- Immacolata Concezione (Immaculate Conception), December 8
- Natale (Christmas), December 25
- Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day), December 26
Easter moves every year. Easter Sunday falls on April 5, 2026 and March 28, 2027, so Easter Monday falls on April 6, 2026 and March 29, 2027.
Some busy flower days are not public holidays. Festa della Donna (March 8) and Festa del Papà (March 19) are ordinary working days, so delivery runs as normal unless the date lands on a Sunday.
What is the cutoff time for next-day delivery in Italy?
The cutoff is midnight Italy time. Any order placed before then is delivered the next day, as long as that day is a Monday to Saturday working day. Same-day delivery is not offered.
Italy is six hours ahead of US Eastern time for most of the year, so midnight in Rome is about 6 p.m. in New York. The UK is one hour behind Italy, so the cutoff is 11 p.m. in London. The gap shifts for a few weeks each spring and autumn because the US and Europe change their clocks on different dates.
How do you order before a holiday weekend?
Work backward from the day you want the flowers to arrive. If that day is a Sunday or a public holiday, choose the nearest Monday to Saturday working day before it, then order at least 2 to 3 days ahead.
Valentine's Day (San Valentino) falls on a Sunday in 2027, so February 14 is out. Deliver on Friday, February 12 or Saturday, February 13. A dozen red roses is a common choice for that date.
Mother's Day in Italy, Festa della Mamma, also falls on a Sunday in 2027. If you want to plan around it, read the Mother's Day guide for Italy and aim for Friday, May 7 or Saturday, May 8.
All Saints' Day (Ognissanti) falls on a Sunday in 2026. Skip chrysanthemums for this date. In Italy they are linked to graves and are never a gift. The Ognissanti etiquette guide explains what to send instead.
What if the recipient needs flowers on a specific day?
You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed. If the day or time really matters, such as a birthday morning or a visit to a hospital, order at least 2 to 3 days early and choose a day with no holiday nearby.
Also include the recipient's full address and a phone number. The florist needs both to coordinate the delivery. For birthdays, the birthday flowers collection has bouquets at several price points.
Which holidays and flower dates fall in the next 60 days?
The next 60 days depend on when you read this, so count forward from your order date and compare it with the list above. The table below covers the main holidays and flower dates for 2026 and 2027, with a suggested delivery day for each.
| Date | Occasion | Delivery note |
|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2026 | Natale (Christmas), public holiday | Friday. Deliver by Thursday, December 24. |
| February 14, 2027 | San Valentino (Valentine's Day) | Sunday. Deliver Friday, February 12 or Saturday, February 13. |
| March 8, 2027 | Festa della Donna (Women's Day, mimosa) | Monday, not a public holiday. Order 2 to 3 days ahead. |
| March 19, 2027 | Festa del Papà (Father's Day) | Friday, not a public holiday. Order 2 to 3 days ahead. |
| March 28 and 29, 2027 | Pasqua and Pasquetta | Sunday and Monday, no delivery either day. Deliver by Saturday, March 27. |
| May 9, 2027 | Festa della Mamma (Mother's Day) | Sunday. Deliver Friday, May 7 or Saturday, May 8. |
| November 1, 2027 | Ognissanti (All Saints' Day) | Monday, public holiday. Deliver Saturday, October 30 or Tuesday, November 2. |
To order, go to FlowersItaly and pick a bouquet, plant or gift from the Italy collection. Prices start at USD 12.99, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. You can pay with an international Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal, and every order includes a free printed card message. Choose your delivery day from the table above, place the order before midnight Italy time, and add your preferred time in the delivery instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Can flowers be delivered in Italy on Easter Monday?
No. Easter Monday, called Pasquetta or Lunedì dell'Angelo, is one of Italy's main public holidays, so FlowersItaly does not deliver that day. Easter moves each year, so check the date before you choose a delivery day.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Italy from the US?
Bouquets start at USD 12.99, plus a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee, so the lowest total is USD 27.94. Prices are shown in USD with EUR and GBP for reference, and your card is charged in USD.
Can I choose a delivery time for flowers in Italy?
You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions, and the florist tries to meet it. Exact time slots are not guaranteed, so order early if the time matters. Include the recipient's full address and a phone number so the florist can coordinate.
Which payment methods work for sending flowers to Italy from abroad?
You can pay with an international credit or debit card, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express, or with PayPal. Card payments run through Stripe. Orders are accepted from any country.