Serie A Takes a Break on Boxing Day: Tradition Prevails

While football fans in some countries enjoy a full slate of matches on December 26, Serie A maintains its traditional holiday break. This practice has been in place for the past six years, with no games scheduled on Boxing Day.

December 26, known as St. Stephen’s Day, is a national holiday in Italy and many other European countries. This cultural observance is a key factor in the absence of Serie A matches on this day.

The Italian league briefly experimented with festive fixtures in 2017 and 2018. However, they ultimately decided to revert to the customary winter pause.

When Will Serie A Resume in the 2024-25 Season?

Football enthusiasts can look forward to Serie A action returning between December 28 and 30, 2024. The schedule includes:

• December 28: Parma vs Monza, Empoli vs Genoa, Cagliari vs Inter, Lazio vs Atalanta
• December 29: Udinese vs Torino, Napoli vs Venezia, Juventus vs Fiorentina, Milan vs Roma
• December 30: Como vs Lecce, Bologna vs Verona

This arrangement allows players and fans to enjoy the holiday period before diving back into the excitement of Serie A football as the year draws to a close.