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Major Festivals in Spain
Held together by the inherent Spanish passion for a great party, Spain's cultural calendar quite literally overflows with celebrations ranging from traditional festivals to religious processions, whacky food fights and full-blown pyrotechnic chaos. Every city, town and village in Spain has their own festivals, but here are a few of Spain's most popular festivals.
National Spanish Holidays (2007)
There are few things that make people happier than sleeping in and relaxing on what would normally be a work day. Keep in mind that these are only the national festivals that everyone in Spain has off from work, school, etc. In addition, cities and towns throughout Spain have their own local holidays and festivals that are thrown in the mix.
- January 1st -- New Year's Day
- January 6th -- Epiphany
- April 6th -- Good Friday
- May 1st -- Labor Day
- August 15th -- Assumption of the Virgin Mary
- October 12th -- Spanish National Holiday (Día de la Hispanidad)
- November 1st -- All Saints Day
- December 6th -- Constitution Day
- December 8th -- Immaculate Conception
- December 25th -- Christmas Day
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