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Fiesta and Public Holidays

Below are listed the local events, fiestas and public holidays that we are aware of. Most fiestas will normally take place on the same dates each year, however, the programme of events is often not finalised until a few days beforehand:

January 1 New Years Day - Public Holiday
  5 The arrival of the Three Kings and worship of the baby Jesus.
  6 Feast of The Epiphany - Public Holiday
  16 - 17 Fiesta of Sant Antoni Abat the patron saint of animals. The event begins with the lighting of small bonfires, which the local residents sit around and sing traditional songs and roast "botifarrons", which are locally made blood sausages. The following day there is a colourful parade, culminating in the blessing of the animals at the Plaza del Pou.
March 1 Balearics Day - Public Holiday
Lent   The Carnival Fiestas begin on the Thursday before Lent (Dijous Llarder), and continue until Ash Wednesday (Dimecres de Cendra) with street parades and fancy-dress parties all over the island.
Easter   The festivities of Easter begin on Palm Sunday when palm and olive branches are blessed. On Good Friday a parade takes place through the streets of the town of Andratx. On Easter Sunday there is a procession to celebrate Jesus' meeting with the Virgin Mary and finally, on Easter Monday a pilgrimage to the Tower of Sant Elm takes place.
April The market place in Andratx is also the site of the annual "Fira Agricola y Ramadera" or Agricultural and Animal Fair, which normally takes place on the first weekend of April each year.
May 1 May Day - Public Holiday
June 29 Fiesta of San Pedro, beginning with High Mass celebrated in the Church of Santa Maria in Andratx.
July 16 Fiesta of the Mare de Déu del Carmem. Along with the usual selection of parades and musical events, this Fiesta also includes a maritime procession in honour of the Patron Saint of seafarers and fishermen.
August On the first weekend of August at nearby Sant Elm, in honour of Santa Catalina Tomás, the locals recreate the 1229 battle between the Moors and Christians.
  15 Ascension Day - Public Holiday
October 12 Fiesta Nacional de España - Public Holiday
November 1 All Saints Day - Public Holiday
December 6 Constitution Day - Public Holiday
  8 Immaculate Conception - Public Holiday
  25 Christmas Day - Public Holiday
  26 St Stephen Day - Public Holiday

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