Around the year, Mallorca's many holidays and traditional festivals provide a lively atmosphere and unforgettable moments. Majorca's holidays are as important for guests on the island as they are for residents and recent real estate buyers. For tourists, it is worthwhile to find out about Mallorca's public holidays as part of their vacation planning, in order to prepare for the closed stores. In addition to the statutory national holidays of Mallorca, there are also numerous festivals that are celebrated regionally. This makes planning sometimes not always easy, which is why we want to give you an overview of the most important holidays in Mallorca and invite you to put one or the other festival on your sightseeing list.
The public holidays of Mallorca
Right at the start of the year, the New Year's Day (Año nuevo) on 01.01. and the Three Kings (Reyes magos) on 06.01. are just around the corner. Especially the day of the Three Kings is one of the most important holidays in Mallorca and is also the day when the children get their presents. The arrival of the Magi in Palma, traditionally by boat, culminates in a festive procession through the city.
The independence of Spain is celebrated on the first of March with the festival "Diada de Balears". On this day in March, Mallorca attracts many tourists and residents with markets, concerts and many street parties. Just eighteen days later, on March 19, locals celebrate St. Joseph's Day. Of course, the nice locals also welcome interested tourists on the holidays of Mallorca. A great importance is given to the holidays of Mallorca around Easter. Celebrated the most important religious festival during the Easter period in Mallorca with traditional processions and masses that are very impressive.
The 01.05. is one of the most popular holidays in Mallorca as the Day of Work (Dia del Trabajo), which, however, does not commemorate work, but in many places celebrates the victory of the Christians over the Moors. Beginning in Port de Sollér, the historical battle is reenacted and goes into a week-long celebration.
Even in summer, residents and tourists have many reasons to celebrate. On 20.06. Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi) is celebrated, four days later on 24.06. St. John's Night (Noche de San Juan) and at the end of June on 29.06. St. Peter and St. Paul (San Pedro y San Pablo). In July, on 22.07. is the day of St. James (Sant Jaume). The official holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Asunción) is on 15/08.
To the autumn the official holidays of Mallorca decrease. The 12.10. is the Spanish national holiday (Dia de la Hispanidad), on 01.11. follows All Saints Day (Todos los Santos), on 06.12. Constitution Day (Constitución), on 08.12. the holiday of the Conception of Mary (Inmaculada Concepción) and finally on 25.12. the first Christmas Day. "Navidad" - Christmas Day - finds its place in the full holiday calendar of Mallorca the following day.
Regional holidays of Mallorca
In addition to the official holidays of Mallorca, especially the regional and local festivals have a very special charm and offer real highlights in the annual calendar of events.
On 17.01. St. Anthony is commemorated with large bonfires, while on 20.01. festivities are held in honor of the patron saint and city saint St. Sebastian in Mallorca. The impressive festival is celebrated in Palma for a whole week and boasts fireworks, music, good food and lots of joie de vivre. The Mallorcan holiday is the patron saint's name day.
A delightful time awaits vacationers on 12.02. in Petra, where the beautiful almond blossom is celebrated. Traditionally in February then begins the Spanish carnival and is celebrated with the parades in Palma on Carnival Sunday Sa Rua for the adults and Sa Rueta for the children. These are accompanied by numerous carnival parties and popular festivals in Mallorca. This festival gives an idea of how varied are actually the holidays of Mallorca.
Anyone who appreciates traditional pottery should make a note of the period from March 8 to 16. The pottery fair takes place in Marratxi every year. Gourmets with a taste for culinary delights can attend the "Fira Nautica I Sipia" squid and boat fair in Puerto de Alcudia from 05.04. and 06.04., which takes place on the harbor promenade. At the beginning of May, lovers of cheese and wine will get their money's worth on the Mallorcan public holiday of 01.05. in Estellencs and can sweeten their day with the specialties.
On 16.07. you should plan a visit to one of the port village. Here in Mallorca festivals are held around the day of the "Mare de Deu Carme". Especially beautiful are the fireworks at the end of the day. Valldemossa attracts every year on 28.07. numerous people to the "Fiestas de la Beata Catalina Tomas" in the village. A real recommendation is a visit to Binissalem, where in the last week of September the end of the grape harvest is celebrated. Those who appreciate the fine olive oil of the island should visit the town of Caimari from 15 to 16 November. During these two festive days in Mallorca, everything is dedicated to the olive harvest.
This overview will give you some inspiration for your next travel plans and perhaps you will soon be among the celebrating crowds on one of Mallorca's public holidays. We promise it will be worth it. If you don't just want to enjoy the island on special occasions and would like to buy a property on Mallorca, be it a villa on Mallorca or a house on Mallorca, we at Neptunus International Real Estate will help you find the right property on the Balearic island.
