Republic Day (Italy) – Festa della Repubblica 📅 Date: Celebrated annually on June 2 🎉 Significance: Commemorates the birth of the Italian Republic in 1946 🏛️ What is Republic Day in Italy? Republic Day , or Festa della Repubblica , is one of Italy’s most important national holidays. Observed every June 2 , it marks the day in 1946 when Italians voted in a national referendum to abolish the monarchy and establish a republic after the fall of Fascism and the end of World War II. It’s a day of patriotism, reflection, and celebration, honoring Italy’s transition to a democratic government and the values of freedom, unity, and national identity. 🗳️ Historical Background 📜 June 2–3, 1946 : Italians were called to vote on whether to keep the monarchy or become a republic. 👑 After 85 years of monarchy (under the House of Savoy), 54.3% voted for a republic. 🇮🇹 King Umberto II, Italy’s last monarch, was exiled. 🏛️ The Italian Republic was officially born, ...