How many weeks of holiday are included in the contract?
'Ferie' = FEH-ryeh. Two syllables. 'Settimane' = set-ti-MA-neh.
Ask this during any job offer negotiation. Italian holiday entitlement is significant and varies by CCNL and seniority — understanding it helps you evaluate the total value of the offer.
In Italy, the minimum legal holiday entitlement is 4 weeks (20 working days) per year, plus 12 public holidays ('festività nazionali'). Many CCNLs provide more. Unused holiday must generally be paid out, not simply lost.
È possibile accumulare ferie non godute?
Is it possible to carry over unused holiday?
Asks about carry-over policy; important for planning
Ci sono permessi retribuiti aggiuntivi?
Are there additional paid leaves?
'Permessi retribuiti' includes various types of paid time off beyond annual leave
Come vengono gestiti i giorni di ROL?
How are ROL days managed?
'ROL' (Riduzione Orario di Lavoro) are additional paid hours off provided by some CCNLs
Italy has 12 official public holidays ('festività nazionali'), including Ferragosto (August 15) — when most Italian companies effectively shut down. August is a sacred holiday month in Italy, and many offices operate with minimal staff from the 10th to the 25th.