| January |
1 |
New Years Day - Public Holiday |
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5 |
The arrival of the Three Kings and worship of the baby Jesus. |
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6 |
Feast of The Epiphany - Public Holiday |
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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. |
| March |
1 |
Balearics Day - Public Holiday |
| Lent |
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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 |
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The festivities of Easter usually begin on Holy Thursday with a parade to the sound of drums and horns through the streets. On Good Friday a parade takes place through the streets and the body of Christ is carried inside a tomb at the Church of Sant Joan Bautista. On Easter Sunday morning people meet at the Plaza de Sant Joan and witness the drama of Christ's death followed by the joy of his resurrection. |
| May |
1 |
May Day - Public Holiday |
| August |
15 |
Ascension Day - Public Holiday |
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Fiesta of la Mare de Déu del Mar. The highlight of the event is always the maritime procession around the harbour, although there's always other musical concerts and sporting events taking place too. |
| October |
12 |
Fiesta Nacional de España - Public Holiday |
| November |
1 |
All Saints Day - Public Holiday |
| December |
6 |
Constitution Day - Public Holiday |
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8 |
Immaculate Conception - Public Holiday |
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25 |
Christmas Day - Public Holiday |
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26 |
St Stephen Day - Public Holiday |
