Rome events in November 2025 - Holidays, exhibits, concerts, and other things to do

Rome events in November include the holiday of All Saints Day on November 1.

There are a few more important dates to note this month.

Either way, November is a really lovely time to visit Rome and sight-see, as the weather is just perfect.

Not hot at all, and not yet winter-cold.

Find out all the things to see and do in Rome in November 2025.

Rome Events in November 2025 - What's Happening

November is a lovely time to visit Rome.

The days are crisp and cool, which makes it perfect sight-seeing weather, not to mention perfect weather for enjoying Roman lunches and dinners indoors with some good wine.

Keep reading for more info about the best Rome events in November 2025:

• Holidays in Rome in November
• Current exhibits at Rome's museums
• Free Sunday Rome events in November
  
• Strikes and public transport disruptions in November 
• Free things to do in Rome in November
• Concerts and operas in Rome in November
• Tours to take in Rome in November
• Day trips to take in Rome in November
• Things to do with kids in Rome in November

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Holidays and Special Dates in Rome in November

November 1 - All Saints' Day (Ognissanti)

The main holiday in November is All Saints' Day, or Ognissanti in Italian.

Where tourism is concerned, the only closure of note is the Vatican Museums.

November 2 is All Souls' Day, also known as the Day of the Dead, in Italian, Commemorazione dei defunti, or more commonly, Giorno dei Morti.

On this day (or really, any time in November), Italians visit cemeteries and pay their respects to their departed loved ones.

November 4 - National Unification and Armed Forces Day (Giornata dell'Unità Nazionale delle Forze Armate) 

National Unity and Armed Forces Day is an Italian holiday commemorating the victory in World War I.

It's celebrated every year on November 4.

There are some events around the city, including a flyover by the Italian Air Force, with the frecce tricolore, the green, white, and red contrails, i.e. the colors of the Italian flag.

There will also be a changing of the guards ceremony at the Quirinal Palace.

November 11 - Armistice Day/Remembrance Day 

Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany in 1918.

It was meant to take effect "on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month."

Often on or near the date, there is a Commonwealth Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Rome Commonwealth War Cemetery, on Via Nicola Zabaglia.

Several Commonwealth ambassadors and other dignitaries partake in a wreath-laying ceremony.

Various clergy will also give sermons. It's a very moving experience.

Thanksgiving

While Thanksgiving is not at all an Italian holiday, in a city with so many American expats, it's now possible to enjoy a Thanksgiving lunch or dinner in Rome.

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Current Exhibits and Events at Rome's Museums in November

There are several Rome events in November at various museums around the city.

These are confirmed for 2025:

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Rome Events in November - Free Things to Do

If you're looking for some fun Rome events in November that are free, there are very few so far confirmed for 2025.

Visit Rome's Parks and Gardens

While November can be a cool month, it can still be a beautiful time to visit a park or garden in Rome.

Free Sunday Rome Events in November 2025

Once again we will have the Free Sunday event in which state sites and museums are free the first Sunday of the month, and the Vatican Museums are free the last Sunday of the month.

For more details you can watch my full video guide about Rome's Free Sunday here.

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Strikes and Public Transport Disruptions in November 2025

Occasional strikes do happen in Italy, which can affect airports, taxis, public transport and more. 

Called 'sciopero' in Italian, it is entirely legal for workers to strike here, but there are specific rules that have to be followed.

There are guaranteed services that have to be provided regardless of the strike and strikes can only run for a set time period.

Strikes can be at a national or regional level, and as there are many unions workers can be members of, often it is not an entire workforce that is on strike at once.

However, these strikes can still be disruptive, so there are a few things to consider if one has been announced.

How to Check Confirmed Strike Actions

In theory you can see all upcoming strikes on the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport website.

However, this is hard to decipher and to understand if your plans are going to be affected. So, instead, I recommend checking the official news/updates pages for the relevant organizations, namely:

• Trenitalia - for regional and high speed trains
• Italo - for high speed trains *these can also be affected by strike action even though they are a private company*
• ATAC - for public transport in Rome (buses, trams and Metro lines)
• Cotral - for the Metromare line to Ostia and other routes in Lazio
• Aeroporti di Roma - for information affecting flights in and out of Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
• Roma Comune - for information on Rome taxi strikes or other disruptions in the city

With all of these, you can also see general information about route changes or other things that could impact you so they are useful links to have saved.

On these pages, the affected organizations will not only confirm the details of a strike, but also the guaranteed services and timings of the strike action.

Very infrequently there are strikes by other unions that impact workers at museums or archeological sites, but if you have tickets that could be impacted by this, you will be contacted directly.

Strikes in November 2025

Here are the strike dates currently confirmed for November. We are closely monitoring official announcements and will keep this page updated as new information becomes available: 

• November 7 2025 – Strike action by railway procurement staff affecting limited parts of the Lazio regional rail network. May have an impact on regional travel around Rome. 

Navigating Italian Strike Action

1. If there is a public transport strike, don't assume you can easily get a taxi instead. These will be in high demand so if you have specific plans, you're better off booking a private transfer in advance instead to ensure you don't miss out. Click here to secure your ride.
2. Make plans for the day that allow you to easily walk between sites in case you have no other option. This goes for taxi strikes as well, as the buses and Metro will be packed on these days.
3. For longer-distance travel, try to get a seat on a guaranteed service or change your departure time to a point outside the strike window.
4. The rail companies are pretty good about changing travel plans and will generally allow you to make changes without significant extra charges.
5. Air travel strikes are the hardest to navigate as apart from changing your flight altogether, there isn't really any way to escape them. I've found that contacting your airline directly is the best way to make any necessary changes.

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Rome Events in November - Concerts, Operas, Shows

For more concerts and music Rome events in November, click here.

Tours to Take in Rome in November

It's a good idea to take a tour in November.

November can be really busy in the first half of the month.

So booking a tour is a good way to make sure you get tickets to the sites you want to visit, and also get to enjoy them without fighting the crowds too much.

And even if it's not too crowded, a tour is a great way to see the sights and get to know a bit about them as you go.

For tours to take in November, start here:

Day Trips to Take in Rome in November

November is a wonderful time to take a day trip, especially if you want to try some food/wine ventures outside Rome.

We have lots of options for places to visit which you can easily reach within 1-2 hours of Rome.

For organized day trips, visit Get Your Guide.

Activities With Kids in Rome in November

November is usually when many kids have gone back to school, but there are still plenty of tours and activities in Rome geared to children of all ages. 

If you're looking for some fun activities with kids, start here:

I've listed some of what I think are the most fun and interesting Rome events in November, and most central.

For a complete list of Rome events in November, visit the website of the Rome Tourist Board.