From Up Helly Aato La Tomatina.
58 festivals and public holidays for 50 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.
Krampusnacht
5 Nov – 6 Dec 2026ATAustria
Eurochocolate Festival
13–22 Nov 2026ITItaly
Amsterdam Light Festival
26 Nov 2026 – 17 Jan 2027NLNetherlands
Lyon Festival of Lights
5–8 Dec 2026FRFrance
Venice Carnival
23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027ITItaly
Up Helly Aa
26 Jan 2027SCTScotland
Carnival of Binche
7–9 Feb 2027BEBelgium
Northern Lights Festival
11–20 Feb 2027NONorway
St. Patrick's Day
13–17 Mar 2027IEIreland
Salone del Mobile Milano
13–18 Apr 2027ITItaly
Sensualonica Dance Festival
16–18 Apr 2027GRGreece
King's Day
27 Apr 2027NLNetherlandsDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 50 countries in Europe. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 12OctRevolution Day (substitute day)MKNorth MacedoniaToday
- 12OctFiesta Nacional de EspañaESSpainToday
- 14OctSvetitskhovlobaGEGeorgiaIn 2 days
- 18OctIndependence DayAZAzerbaijanIn 6 days
- 19OctMother Teresa DayALAlbaniaIn 7 days
- 19OctIndependence Day (substitute day)AZAzerbaijanIn 7 days
- 23OctNational DayHUHungaryIn 11 days
- 23OctDay of the Macedonian Revolutionary StruggleMKNorth MacedoniaIn 11 days
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21 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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