Colosseum in Rome question
 

We can't wait to go to Italy in 3 weeks! We were hoping to visit the colosseum on Monday, May 1 (Labor Day). Any thoughts from Fodorites as to if it would be open for tourists on that holiday? I very much appreciate the assistance...

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I don't think Italians recognize Labor Day as a national holiday. It is an American holiday...you need to follow the above link and check out Italian holidays.

I thought Labor Day was September 4th or is there a Labor Day in Italy? Mike

Wow - what a helpful, quick response! Thank you...I'll add Colosseum to my list of "to-dos" on Monday.

Yes, Italy does have a Labor Day, not related datewise to the US version. What's more, despite popular opinions to the contrary they also have a Fourth of July. That date is the same as ours though, and it is not a holiday.

Thanks for the chuckle, Neopolitan!