Meaning
holiday, festive
- pertaining to a public holiday or Sunday
- relating to celebrations, cheerful and festive
In a sentence
Nei giorni festivi i trasporti pubblici seguono un orario ridotto.
On public holidays and Sundays, public transport follows a reduced timetable.
La farmacia è aperta anche durante il turno festivo?
Is the pharmacy open during the holiday shift as well?
Questa tariffa non si applica alle giornate festive.
This rate does not apply on holidays.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| festivo | masculine · singular |
| festiva | feminine · singular |
| festivi | masculine · plural |
| festive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Contrasts with 'feriale' (working day, weekday).
- The combination 'giorno festivo' refers specifically to Sundays and statutory public holidays.