Alicante Bonfires 2027 Public Holidays: Is June 24 a Holiday?
Yes. Alicante City Council has confirmed that Santa Faz (April 8) and Sant Joan (June 24) will be the city's two local public holidays in 2027. However, the Bonfires Festival will lose its traditional regional public holiday, meaning that June 24 will be the only official non-working day during the festivities.
📌 Quick Summary
- ✅ Santa Faz will be a local public holiday on Thursday, April 8, 2027.
- 🔥 Sant Joan will be a local public holiday on Thursday, June 24, 2027.
- ❌ The Valencian Regional Government will not grant an additional regional holiday for the Bonfires Festival.
- 📅 June 24 (Cremà Day) will be the only official public holiday during the Bonfires.
- 🏖️ Most of the festival will take place over the weekend.
If you're planning a trip to Alicante for the Alicante Bonfires 2027, work in the city, or belong to one of the festival commissions, this calendar is one of the most important updates for the upcoming festival season.
What are Alicante's local public holidays in 2027?
Alicante City Council will submit a proposal to the City Council Plenary Session to officially declare two of the city's most important celebrations as local public holidays.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 8, 2027 | Santa Faz Pilgrimage | Local Public Holiday |
| Thursday, June 24, 2027 | Sant Joan (Cremà) | Local Public Holiday |
Once approved by the City Council, the proposal will be submitted to the Provincial Labour Authority for final approval and inclusion in the official 2027 working calendar.
Will June 24, 2027 be a public holiday?
Yes, but only in Alicante.
June 24, 2027, the feast day of Sant Joan and the traditional Cremà, will be a local public holiday in the city of Alicante.
Outside Alicante, it will be a normal working day unless another municipality has chosen June 24 as one of its own local holidays.
The Alicante Bonfires lose their regional public holiday
The biggest change for 2027 is that the Valencian Regional Government has decided not to allocate a regional public holiday to the Alicante Bonfires Festival.
In previous years, the celebrations usually benefited from an additional non-working day thanks to the regional holiday calendar, but that will no longer be the case in 2027.
This means that the Bonfires Festival will have only one official public holiday: Thursday, June 24.
The decision has disappointed the Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan, as well as business associations, retailers, and the hospitality sector, who believe Alicante's main festival deserves the same recognition as other major celebrations across the Valencian Community.
Why is this change important?
The Alicante Bonfires are the city's biggest tourist event, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Having only one public holiday means that many residents will need to take annual leave if they want to enjoy the full festival programme.
The decision may also affect:
- 🏨 Hotel occupancy.
- 🍽️ Restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses.
- 🛍️ Local retail activity.
- 🎇 Attendance at mascletàs, parades, concerts, and other events.
- 🚆 Travel to and from Alicante.
Expected Alicante Bonfires 2027 Calendar
Although the official programme has not yet been published, the main festival celebrations are expected to take place between June 18 and June 24.
| Date | Expected Events | Public Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 18 | Festival begins | ❌ |
| Saturday, June 19 | Mascletàs and official events | Weekend |
| Sunday, June 20 | Festival programme | Weekend |
| Monday, June 21 | Plantà and festival activities | ❌ |
| Tuesday, June 22 | Monument visits | ❌ |
| Wednesday, June 23 | Bonfire Eve (Nit de la Cremà) | ❌ |
| Thursday, June 24 | Cremà · Sant Joan | ✅ Local Public Holiday |
Will there be a long weekend during the Bonfires?
No.
Since June 24 is the only local public holiday, there will be no official long weekend as in some previous years.
However, because much of the festival programme falls over the preceding weekend, many visitors will still be able to enjoy several days of celebrations.
How does this affect visitors?
From a tourism perspective, the Alicante Bonfires Festival will continue as usual.
Visitors can still enjoy the spectacular monuments, mascletàs, parades, concerts, festival tents (barracas), floral offerings, and the famous Cremà.
The main difference concerns the local working calendar rather than the festival programme itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will June 24, 2027 be a public holiday?
Yes. It will be a local public holiday in Alicante.
Will there be a regional public holiday for the Bonfires?
No. The Valencian Regional Government has not allocated a regional public holiday for the 2027 Alicante Bonfires.
Will Santa Faz be a public holiday?
Yes. Thursday, April 8, 2027 will be a local public holiday in Alicante.
How many public holidays will there be during the Bonfires?
Only one: Thursday, June 24.
Stay up to date with the Alicante Bonfires 2027
At Top Hogueras Alicante, we'll continue publishing the latest news about the Alicante Bonfires 2027, including the official programme, mascletàs schedule, monuments, and everything you need to know about the festival.
- 🗺️ Interactive Bonfire Map
- 📅 Alicante Bonfires Programme
- 🎆 Mascletàs Calendar
- 🔥 Cremà & TRAM Schedule
- 🏆 Winning Bonfires
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Official Sources
The proposal for Alicante's local public holidays will be submitted to the City Council Plenary Session before being sent to the Provincial Labour Authority for final approval.
You can also find official information about the festival on the Federació de les Fogueres de Sant Joan website and the official tourism website of Alicante City & Beach.