Italian Phrase
Hai programmi per le feste?
Meaning
Literally, “Do you have plans for the holidays?” It’s a friendly way to ask someone if they have already decided what they’ll be doing during the festive period, whether it’s Christmas, New Year, or a local celebration.
When to use
Use this question when you want to start a conversation about upcoming celebrations, to see if a friend is free, or simply to show interest in someone’s holiday schedule. It works in informal settings and can be asked a few weeks before the holidays.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Haiprogrammiperlefeste?
Hai (avere)
Second‑person singular present of the verb *avere* (to have), used here to form a yes/no question.
programmi
Plural noun meaning “plans” or “programs”. It agrees in number with the implied subject “you”.
per
Preposition meaning “for” or “about”, linking the verb to the object of the question.
le feste
Definite article *le* + plural noun *feste* (holidays/celebrations). In Italian the article is required before plural nouns.
🗨In Conversation
Hai programmi per le feste?
Do you have plans for the holidays?
Sì, andrò a casa dei miei genitori a Napoli e poi festeggerò con gli amici.
Yes, I’ll go to my parents’ house in Naples and then celebrate with friends.
✕Common Mistakes
Hai programmi per le festa?
The noun *festa* is singular; you need the plural *feste* with the article *le* when talking about multiple holiday days.
Hai programi per le feste?
The correct spelling is *programmi* (double *m*).
Hai programmi per le feste
In written Italian a question mark is required; without it the sentence becomes a statement.
↔Alternatives
Hai già dei progetti per le feste?
Do you already have any projects for the holidays?
Cosa farai per le feste?
What will you do for the holidays?
Hai in programma qualcosa per le feste?
Do you have anything scheduled for the holidays?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, *le feste* can refer to the whole Christmas‑New Year period, but it also covers local patron‑day festivals, Easter celebrations, or even summer sagre. When you ask the question, Italians often follow up with details about food, family gatherings, and traditional dishes, so be ready to talk about panettone, cotechino, or regional specialties.