Public holiday in Spain
Feast of San Vincent Ferrer in Spain
Monday, April 13, 2026
Local public holiday
Observed in Valencia
Feast of San Vincent Ferrer is a local public holiday in Valencia, Spain, observed in honour of the Valencian Dominican preacher and saint. It falls only in the municipality of Valencia and is part of the city’s spring holiday calendar.
About Feast of San Vincent Ferrer in Spain
In Valencia, Feast of San Vincent Ferrer is a municipal public holiday tied to the city’s own devotional and civic traditions. It is observed only in Valencia municipality, so it has local significance rather than nationwide reach. The day is close to the Easter period in 2026 and 2027, which makes it part of the broader spring sequence of holidays and observances in the city. For residents and visitors in Valencia, it is best understood as a day associated with the city’s patronal religious heritage and local calendar rather than a general Spanish holiday.
History
San Vicente Ferrer was a Valencian Dominican friar and preacher who lived in the late 14th and early 15th centuries and was canonized by the Catholic Church. His feast day in Valencia reflects the strong historical devotion to him in his native city and the continued civic recognition of that devotion in the municipal calendar.
Traditions
In Valencia, the feast is associated with religious observance and local remembrance of San Vicente Ferrer. In practice, the day is linked with church services and city traditions in honour of the saint, especially within the local Valencian context.
How Feast of San Vincent Ferrer is celebrated in Spain
Because it is a local public holiday in Valencia, the day is commonly marked by reduced routine activity in the municipality and by religious observances connected with the saint's feast. Local families and parish communities may attend services or take part in neighbourhood activities tied to the celebration.
Interesting facts
The holiday is specific to the municipality of Valencia rather than the wider Valencian Community. Its timing changes each year because it follows the movable date supplied for the feast.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 Apr 2026 | — | Valencia |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.