June 2nd is “Festa della Repubblica” in Italy.

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June 2nd is “Festa della Repubblica” in Italy. It celebrates the referendum of 1946 when Italians had to decide between monarchy or republic. After 85 years of monarchy, Italy became a Republic. A twist is that the the royal family (Savoia) were exiled so until a few years ago the male heirs could not be on the Italian soil (by Constitution). Il 2 giugno is a public hooliday, so, usually, no work or school.