May 2026 Events, Festivals & Strikes

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May 2026 Events, Festivals & Strikes

May 2026 ~ Events Throughout Italy!

May 2026~Events and Transportation Strikes

Transportation Strikes

Transportation strikes are common in Italy.  They are announced in advance to provide passengers an opportunity to plan accordingly.  These dates are the most up to date, as of April 29th.  Expect interruption to rail services on:

May 1- (Holiday)

May 4-Rail strike nationwide

May 9-10 Local strike Sorrento/Pompeii

May 11 - Air strikes Nationwide**

May 15-16 National rail & maritime**

May 20 - Local rail strike in Naples region

May 29 - Nationwide rail strike. Trains will stop on May 28th at 9pm, and will resume at 9pm on May 29th. 


Confirm information on Trenitalia or Italo Train Apps.


Tuscany ~ Flash Festival May 13-16

This festival is filled with food and wine tastings, music featuring international DJs and Yoga events.

Night of the Museums ~ La Notte dei Musei

Mid May, the Museums of Italy celebrate the arts with special events and remain open into the late evenings.

Vogalonga Regatta ~ May 24th in Venice

Rowing races in Venice celebrating traditional boats in the unique Venetian vibe.

Pentecost at The Patheon ~ May 24th

This annual Roman tradition celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on Earth. Tens of thousands of Rose Petals are dropped through the oculus following the 10:30AM Mass.

Infiorata di Noto Flower Festival ~ Sicily May 15-19th

Over 20 Carpets made of flowers, seeds and plants line the streets of Noto.  This Baroque Flower Festival is a special way to experience the culture, food and traditions of Sicily!


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