Public Holidays in Sitges – Dates and Events

People relaxing in Sitges

As is the theme in Spain, Sitges is not short of festivals and public holidays. Throughout the year various saints days offer days off for the locals and traditional celebrations. The largest of these takes place on 21st – 27th August for the Feast of Sant Bartomeu.

Alongside the traditional fiestas, the town’s status as a tourist destination ensures that it also offers a whole range of festivals throughout the year. These cover everything from vintage cars, to tango dance and patchwork quilts.

Arguably Sitges’ biggest fiesta of the year is Carnival in February. Sitges’ status as one of the gay capitals of Europe ensures that their Mardi Gras celebrations are the most lavish in the area. For more information on Sitges’ carnival see our Guide to Sitges carnival.

This page provides a list of all of the holidays that take place in Sitges throughout the year. For more detailed explanations and advice on Sitges’ festivals, including the Cinema Festival, see our Festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings. And for further details regarding Sitges’s events, such as the car rally and the clothes fair, see our Events in Sitges.

Table showing the Sitges Holiday Events for 2010

Dates of Sitges Events 2010
1st January	New Year's Day
6th January	Feast of the Three Kings
10th January	Marató de Sitges
6th - 7th March	Sitges Market Design
21th March	Annual vintage car rally (for more information see our Events in Sitges.)
11th – 14th March	Annual patchwork festival (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges –annual events and gatherings.)
20th – 21st March	Annual festival of Art
2nd – 5th April	Easter week (‘Semana Santa’)
23rd April	Feast of Sant Jordi
30th April – 3rd May	Swing Festival of Sitges (for more information see our festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings.)
1st May	Labour Day
May and June	Sitges Festival of music and dance (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings.)
June and August	International festival of Music (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings.)
4th – 13st June	International carnation and bonsai exhibition
6th June	Corpus Christi Festival – flower carpet competition
July and August	Music Festival of Sitges (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings.)
1st July – 30th September	Sitges Culture Festival (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges – annual events and gatherings.)
14th – 18th July	International Tango Festival
5th August	Feast of Our Lady of Vinyet
15 August	Asumpcion - Assumption. This is a national holiday.
21st – 27th August	Sitges’ ‘Fiesta Major’ The feast of Sant Bartomeu, the patron saint of Sitges. This is Sitges’ largest fiesta for a saint. On 23rd and 24th large fireworks displays take place and there are religious parades through the town. Approximately 200, 000 people to Sitges for the event.
11 september	National Day of Catalonia
17th – 19th September	Winemaking festival of Sitges
22nd – 23rd September	Feast of Santa Tecla with a small fireworks display.
30th September	Taste festival of Sitges Sitges’ major restaurants set up stalls in the park and offer tasting sessions. A ticket can be bought for the event that allows you to try the food from all of the various restaurants (contact tourist information for how to get a ticket).
7th – 17th October	Sitges international film festival (for more information see our Festivals in Sitges – A guide to the annual events and gatherings.)
12 October	National Day of Spain
1 November	All Saints´ Day
6 December	Constitution’s Day
8 December	Day of the Immaculate Conception
25 December	Christmas Day

Sitges is a town with a reputation for creativity and fun. This is reflected in its many and varied events throughout the year. If you are planning to take a trip to Sitges, it is worth having a look at the events calendar to see whether you can time your holiday to coincide with something exciting happening in the town.

Gay Sitges Guide: Popular Gay And Lesbian Venues And Activities
Public Holidays in Sitges – Dates and Events
Tourism in Sitges: Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions

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