All in Mallorca: Bank holidays in Mallorca


August 15 - Assumption Day of the Virgin

The feast day of the Assumption of Mary celebrates the Christian belief that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death It is celebrated on or around August 15 in many countries, particularly in parts of Europe and South America. It′s also called the Assumption of the...

Easter Celebrations in Mallorca

Easter is a busy time in Mallorca and officially marks the beginning of the holiday and tourist season.   The week starts with Palm Sunday celebrations throughout Mallorca. Thousands of people visit their local churches and take part in processions carrying beautifully woven palm...

May 1st - International Workers′ Day

The history of the world holiday on the 1st May - May Day, or International Workers Day, held in commemoration of four anarchists executed for struggling for an 8-hour day. Originally a pagan holiday, the roots of the modern May Day bank holiday are in the fight for the eight-hour working...

Valentine′s Day: the history of the feast of February 14

Valentine′s Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Common symbols of Valentine′s Day are hearts,...