From Up Helly Aato La Tomatina.
57 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.
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26–27 Jan 2027SCTScotland
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
25–29 May 2027GBUnited Kingdom
Paris Air Show
14–20 Jun 2027FRFrance
Festival of San Fermín
6–14 Jul 2027ESSpain
Bastille Day
14–15 Jul 2027FRFrance
Sziget Festival
10–14 Aug 2027HUHungary
Lavender Festival in Sault
15–16 Aug 2027FRFrance
La Tomatina Festival
25–26 Aug 2027ESSpain
Eurochocolate Festival
Expected November 2026ITItaly
Amsterdam Light Festival
Expected November 2026NLNetherlands
Chocolate Festival
Expected November 2026BEBelgium
Lyon Festival of Lights
Expected December 2026FRFranceDays off ahead
The next public and bank holidays across 50 countries in Europe. Banks and many shops close; trains and hotels fill up.
- 11OctRevolution DayMKNorth MacedoniaToday
- 12OctRevolution Day (substitute day)MKNorth MacedoniaTomorrow
- 12OctFiesta Nacional de EspañaESSpainTomorrow
- 14OctSvetitskhovlobaGEGeorgiaIn 3 days
- 18OctIndependence DayAZAzerbaijanIn 7 days
- 19OctMother Teresa DayALAlbaniaIn 8 days
- 19OctIndependence Day (substitute day)AZAzerbaijanIn 8 days
- 23OctNational DayHUHungaryIn 12 days
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21 countries with festivals
Each country page has its festivals and its full public holiday calendar.
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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