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New Year’s – National Holiday
The first day of the new year is a public holiday in Spain. Valencia celebrates with New Year's Eve fireworks. Stores will have special hours on December 31 and will...
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Three Kings Day – National Holiday
In Spain, the big Christmas gifts are not delivered by Santa, but by the Three Kings. On January 6, families gather to open presents and share in a traditional roscón...
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San Vicente Mártir – Local Holiday
The Festival of San Vicente Mártir is a public holiday in Valencia, celebrating one of the city's patron saints. Stores will be closed and roads will be detoured around the...
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La Plantà – Ninots on Display
La Plantà is the moment that the ninots, the stars of Fallas, are assembled on the streets of Valencia. It's an incredible community effort to display works of public art. ...
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La Ofrenda
This moving tradition is an integral part of the Fallas tradition. Hundreds of Falleras will offer a floral tribute at the Plaza de la Virgen to construct a giant effigy...
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La Cremà – Fallas Finale
The fiery finale of Fallas. It begins with a parade of fire to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Then, one by one, the Fallas ninots are burned to cinders. It's an...
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San Vicente Ferrer – Local Holiday
A celebration of San Vicente Ferrer, one of the patron saints of Valencia. There are religious processions from the Cathedral. So, expect road closures in the city center. Schools may...
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May Day – National Holiday
Labour Day is a public holiday in Spain. It's also a day often reserved for workers' protests and demonstrations. So, expect some traffic disruptions. Schools and stores are closed.
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San Juan – Local Holiday
Valencia celebrates the Summer Solstice with bonfires on the beach on the evening of June 23 this year. Expect large crowds at Cabanyal and Malvarrosa beaches with road closures approaching...
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Feast of the Assumption – National Holiday
The Feast of the Assumption is a public holiday in Spain. Schools and stores will be closed.