The “Festa della Repubblica” is the Italian national holiday celebrated on the second day of June.
It commemorates the institutional referendum of 1946 when (by universal suffrage) the Italian population was called to decide what form of government (monarchy or republic) to give to the country after the Second World War and the fall of Fascism.
After 85 years of monarchy, with 12,717,923 votes for and 10,719,284 votes against, Italy became a Republic, and the monarchs of the House of Savoy were deposed and exiled.
This is one of the most important Italian national holidays which, like July 14th in France (Storming of the Bastille) and July 4th in the USA (Independence Day), celebrate the birth of the nation.
Click on the images below for some interesting newsletter articles and activity ideas to celebrate this special event.
Bocce
Italian National Day Word Find
Republic Day in Italy Newsletter Article
Armchair Travel - Italy
Italian Trivia Quiz Multiple Choice Quiz
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Italian National Day Bunting Template
Italian National Day Cocktail Flag Template
Italian National Day Napkin Rings Template
Italian National Day Bunting Template
Italian National Day Cocktail Flag Template
Italian National Day Napkin Rings Template