The traditional Italian holiday calendar has long revolved around July and, above all, August. Yet September travel is taking on a bigger role in 2026, as Italian travellers shift their breaks beyond the hottest and busiest weeks of summer.
According to eDreams, the first three weeks of September account for a sizeable share of Italians’ planned autumn getaways. The move is tied to practical concerns: more manageable temperatures, less pressure at major resorts and a chance of lower travel costs after the August rush.
