With the arrival of December, Italians and residents are preparing for a series of tax deadlines, changes in transportation, and end-of-year celebrations. See what's in store for the last month of 2025.
Income tax
The second payment of personal income tax. (Irpef) and corporate taxes (Ires and Irap) It is due on December 1st. The date, which normally falls on November 30th, was postponed because this year the 30th falls on a Sunday. The first installment was due on June 30th.
Return of trams in Rome
Rome's trams will resume service on December 8th, after a two-month suspension. Since October 6th, the six routes had been replaced by buses to allow for works on the eastern ring road, between Via Prenestina and Viale dello Scalo San Lorenzo.
Sant'Ambrogio holiday in Milan
Milan celebrates its patron saint, Saint Ambrose, on December 7th. In 2025, the date falls on a Sunday, eliminating the traditional extra day off for residents. The festival marks the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the city, and it is common to prepare typical biscuits called... "ambrosiani".
Immaculate Conception
December 8th is a national holiday in Italy, celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. From this date, the Christmas season officially begins. It is common for cities and villages to put up their decorations and for services to begin to slow down until the end of the holidays on January 6th.
Christmas markets and nativity scenes
Several Italian cities set up giant nativity scenes and Christmas markets.In the south, the highlights are the live nativity scenes. (presepi viventi)In the north, Christmas markets predominate, offering handcrafted products, traditional foods, and mulled wine.
Transport strikes
The transport sector experiences fewer strikes in winter, but stoppages are planned for December. On December 12th, a national general strike called by the CGIL union may affect trains. On the 17th, airports and airlines are expected to suffer from stoppages by ground staff and air traffic controllers.
Tax on second homes
The second installment of the municipal tax (IMU) The tax on properties that are not primary residences is due on December 16th. The tax is payable by all owners of a second home in the country, regardless of nationality or tax residency.
Winter Solstice
December 21st marks the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. shortest day of the yearwith between 8 and 10 hours of sunlight in Italy, depending on the location.
Christmas holidays
Christmas in 2025 falls on a Thursday. The following day, December 26th, known as St. Stephen's Day, is also a holiday. Christmas Eve, December 24th, is not an official holiday, but many companies usually give their employees the day off. Between the 22nd and 28th, heavy traffic is expected on roads, at train stations, and in airports.
Deadline for approving the Budget
O Italian Parliament The government has until December 31st to approve the 2026 budget law. The text proposes slightly reducing taxes for the middle class and increasing the flat tax paid by wealthy foreign residents by 50 percent. There are also changes to short-term rental income taxes and the extension of incentives for home renovations.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Day will be celebrated on a Wednesday. The traditional Capodanno dinner includes lentils and... cotechino, a dish made with pork and spices. January 1st is a national holiday.
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