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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 in front of the local parish Church. | |
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 | Traditional processions and parades take place. | |
May | 1 | May Day - Public Holiday |
The Fira de Maig, or May Fair, is held on the second Sunday of May. | ||
July | 15 | Fiesta of the Mare de Deu del Carme. 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 | 15 | Ascension Day - Public Holiday |
28 | St. Agusti Fair (Fira de Sant Agusti) | |
September | 29 | St. Miquel Fair (Fira de Sant Miquel) |
October | 12 | Fiesta Nacional de Espana - 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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