From Up Helly Aato La Tomatina.
70 festivals and public holidays for 51 countries in Europe, with dates, local customs and where to stay.
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In date order. Festivals without confirmed dates show the month they ran last time.
Tallinn Christmas Market
20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027EEEstonia
Amsterdam Light Festival
26 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027NLNetherlands
Nuremberg Christmas Market
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026DEGermany
Strasbourg Christmas Market
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026FRFrance
Krampusnacht
5 Dec 2026ATAustria
Lyon Festival of Lights
5–8 Dec 2026FRFrance
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
29 Dec 2026 – 1 Jan 2027GBUnited Kingdom
Venice Carnival
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027ITItaly
Up Helly Aa
26 Jan 2027SCTScotland
Mohacsi Busojaras
4–9 Feb 2027HUHungary
Battle of the Oranges
7–9 Feb 2027ITItaly
Carnival of Binche
7–9 Feb 2027BEBelgiumDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 51 countries in Europe. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 17NovNational Revival DayAZAzerbaijan
Tomorrow - 17NovStruggle for Freedom and Democracy DayCZCzech Republic
Tomorrow - 18NovRemembrance DayHRCroatia
In 2 days - 18NovRepublic DayLVLatvia
In 2 days - 19NovH.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's DayMCMonaco
In 3 days - 23NovSaint George's DayGEGeorgia
In 7 days - 28NovIndependence DayALAlbania
In 12 days - 29NovLiberation DayALAlbania
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25 countries with festivals
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How the holidays are celebrated
Assumption of Mary
The Assumption of Mary is a feast day observed with solemnity in much of Europe, reflecting the rich tapestry of culture and religion that this continent embodies.
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Christmas
December 25th is of great importance across many countries in this continent, as it connects to Christmas but also retains other unique cultural festivals.
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Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi is a Christian feast, celebrated in many European cities with special processions, cultural customs, and community meetings.
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Easter
Easter in Europe is a vibrant and diverse celebration, blending religious traditions with cultural heritage. It commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and features various customs across the continent.
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