The month of April 2026 brings significant changes for those who live in or plan to visit Italy. The period will be marked by religious holidays, national celebrations, and new border control and taxation regulations.
Entrance fee to Venice
Starting Friday, April 3rd, Venice will reinstate an entrance fee for tourists. The program has been expanded to 60 days in 2026. Visitors who do not stay overnight in the city must pay for access to the historic center between 8:30 am and 16 pm on busy days. The measure will remain in effect until July 26th.
Easter holidays and festivals
The celebration of Easter takes place between Good Friday and Easter Monday. The period includes the Stations of the Cross procession in Rome and the traditional family lunch on Sunday. On Monday, known as PasquettaIt is common to have picnics and go for walks outdoors.
Other festivals are taking place across the country this month. Florence hosts the show. Scioppio del Carro On Easter Sunday. In Sicily, the following performances take place: Easter archesThe calendar still holds traditional festivals in Venice and spring celebrations in various regions.
Transport strikes
Several strikes are planned for April. On Friday, April 10th, there will be a national strike of air traffic controllers. Protests by public transport workers are also planned in cities such as Naples, Florence, and Milan.
Digital border controls
The new Entry and Exit System The European Union's (EES) system should be fully operational by April 10. The system replaces passport stamps with digital records for visitors from outside the European Union. The technology is already being implemented in Italian airports.
Tire changes and civic holidays
Drivers can replace their winter tires with summer tires starting April 15th. The final deadline for compliance is May 15th. Failure to comply with the rule may result in fines exceeding [amount missing]. 1.700 Euros and mandatory vehicle inspection.
On April 21st, Rome celebrates its anniversary with parades and performances at the Circus Maximus. On April 25th, the country celebrates Liberation Day with marches and political events in Rome and Milan.
Citizenship and tax deadlines
The Constitutional Court is expected to issue a ruling on the restrictions on Italian citizenship by descent applied in 2025. The court is assessing whether the new rules, which limit the right to citizenship to those with parents or grandparents born in Italy, are constitutional.
Furthermore, the Italian Supreme Court of Cassation has scheduled for April 14th 2026 a crucial trial by United Sections Regarding the loss of Italian citizenship, the case discusses whether the naturalization of the father while the son was a minor implies the automatic loss of the son's citizenship. This hearing is considered crucial in defining legal principles and the potential retroactive application of the "Tajani Decree".
In the tax area, April 30th is the deadline for companies and self-employed workers to file their VAT returns. This is also the deadline for employers to declare the income of professionals subject to VAT repayment.
In terms of air travel, Alaska Airlines will begin daily flights between Seattle and Rome on April 28.
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