HOLIDAYS IN VALENCIA
An unusually high number of statutory holidays offer most residents in Valencia free time throughout the year. Of religious or political nature, some are nationwide. Others affect the autonomous community of Valencia or the city of Valencia alone.
If the date falls on a Sunday, then time off is lost, since for most of the workforce the day is free anyway. Political holidays are fixed to a date and include Labour Day in May or Spanish National Day in October.
Religious holidays are notable in that they follow the church calendar, which is, of course, lunar. Thus, depending of the moon’s cycle, celebrations such as Easter, All Saint’s and Whitsun wander across a period of three weeks or so from year to year. Dates include:
January 1
New YearJanuary 6
Three Kings & EpiphanyJanuary 22
San Vicente MartirMarch 19
St José & Fallas FinaleMarch or April variable
Good FridayMarch or April variable
Easter MondayApril variable
San Vicente FerrerMay 1
Labour DayMay second Sunday
Our Lady of the ForsakenMay or June variable
AscensionMay or June variable
Whit MondayMay or June variable
Corpus ChristiAugust variable
Mary AssumptionOctober 9
Valencia Community Day;October 12
Spain National DayNovember 1
All SaintsDecember 6
Constitution DayDecember 8
Immaculate ConceptionDecember 25
Christmas DayDecember 26
Boxing Day
By DeiaGreg / Jun 8 2018
PETS IN VALENCIA
Nowadays in Spain, people have warmed to humanity’s best friend and other pets. The Turia riverbed park is a marvellous, natural place for pets to stroll, play and interact with each other. Small areas are fenced off for dogs.
HIKING IN VALENCIA
Hiking and trekking in the Valencia region is initially a matter of transport. Areas of interest for hiking are some 60 kilometres and more away from the city. They include Calles, Chelva, Navajas, Xativa, Chulilla and Montanejo.
The bars in Valencia serve great drinks. Many create delicious, potent cocktails. Vermouth is highly popular, whether served on ice or not. Many brands of gin are also widely available.
