Menorca Fiestas and Public Holidays
Below we’ve got an easy to read list of all the Menorca fiestas and public holidays for your ease.
Menorca fiestas are one of the best things on the island. Traditionally held in a town on the island, horses will ride through, shows will be performed, people dancing, drinking, fun fairs and generally, people just having a good time.
The days may change occasionally, year by year, so it’s best to confirm closer to the time of the Menorcan fiesta and/or Menorcan public holiday.
Menorca Fiestas and Public Holidays
January
1st New Years Day (Public Holiday)
5th The arrival of the Three Kings and worship of the baby Jesus
6th Feast of The Epiphany (Public Holiday)
16-17th Fiesta of Sant Antoni Abat, the patron saint of animals. The event traditionally begins with the lighting of small bonfires, which the local residents sit around and sing traditional songs and roast botifarrons (locally made blood sausages). The following day there is a colourful parade that is complete with the blessing of animals in front of the local church.
March
1st Balearics Day (Public Holiday)
Lent
The fiestas begin on the Thursday before Lent and continue until Ash Wednesday with street parties, parades and fancy dress parties all over the island of Menorca.
Easter
Traditional parades, parties and processions take place around the island and in the various towns.
May
1st May Day (Public Holiday)
June
23-24th Fiesta of Sant Joan of Ciutadella
July
3rd Weekend in July Fiesta of Sant Marti in Es Mercadal
4th Weekend in July Fiesta of Sant Antoni in Fornells
24-25th Fiesta of Sant Jaume in Es Castell
5th Weekend in July or 1 Weekend in August Fiesta of Sant Cristofol in Es Migjorn Gran
August
1st Weekend of August Fiesta of Sant Gaieta in Llucmacanes
2nd Weekend of August Fiesta of Sant Llorenc
15th Ascension Day (Public Holiday)
3rd Weekend of August Fiesta of Sant Climent in Sant Climent
23-24th Fiesta of Sant Bartomeu in Ferreries
Last Weekend of August Fiesta Sant Lluis in Saint Lluis
September
7-8th Fiesta of Mare de Deu de Gracia in Mao
Weekend after Mao Fiestas Fiesta of Sant Nicolau in Es Mercadal
Typically held at the end of the month Fiesta of Cala en Porta
October
12th Fiesta Nacional de Espana (Public Holiday)
November
1st All Saints Day (Public Holiday)
December
6th Constitution Day (Public Holiday)
8th Immaculate Conception (Public Holiday)
25th Christmas Day
26th St. Stephen’s Day
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