Every summer, Italians look forward to celebrating la Festa di Ferragosto (The Ferragosto Festival). Held on August 15th each year and celebrated in the weeks leading up to and after it, it serves as the peak of summertime.

However, many people, even locals, don’t know exactly what this holiday celebrates! By the end of this guide, not only will you know the origins of this special day, but also how to spend it like a true Italian!