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Category: Europe, Western
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions celebrating, occurring in or tied to the nations of Western Europe.
European events take place in or feature the culture and nations of Western Europe.
European Countries Events
Lover's Day, Ntl.(ES)(1616): April 23
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Lover's Day or National Book and Lover's Day has been a holiday in Spain since 1714. The tradition is for a woman to buy her love a book and for a man to buy his love roses—like Valentine's Day with a cer...
January
Sumardagurnn Fyrsti (IS): April 24
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Sumardagurnn Fyrsti, the first day of summer, is a national holiday in Iceland.
January
Liberty Day (PT)(1974): April 25
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Liberty Day marks April 25, 1974, Portugal's Carnation Revolution. This peaceful coup removed the authoritarian government of Estate Novo, restoring democracy, unseating the long-serving dictator, and sma...
January
Walpurgisnacht (870 AD): April 30-May 1
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Walpurgisnacht is a favorite Christian feast day with European college students. European legends in Medieval times taught that witches and warlocks would fly through the land on this night, the eve of St...
January
Confederation Day, (CH)(1291): August 1
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Confederation Day in Switzerland marks the anniversary of August 1, 1291, when Switzerland created a pact with several territories to form the Swiss Confederation. Confederation Day is a national holiday....
January
Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day, Intl. (194...
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Established by the European Union Parliament in April 2015, August 2 is International Roma Holocaust Remembrance Day. Previously, it had been noted on December 16 each year. This day draws attention to th...
January
Jousting, Torneo della Quintana (IT): Augu...
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Have you ever wanted to witness a joust, as was familiar with aristocracy during the Renaissance? You can! Each year the town of Quintana, Italy, hosts the Torneo Della Quintana (Tournament of Jousting in...
January
August Holiday (IS): August 4
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The first Monday of August is a national holiday in Iceland to honor the Icelandic Constitution of 1944.
January
Jyllinge Festival (DK): August 15-16 (est)
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A SLICE OF DANISH CULTURE: THE JYLLING FESTIVAL The Jyllinge Festival in Denmark is a vibrant cultural event that takes place annually in the small town of Jyllinge, located on the shores of Roskilde Fjo...
January
Twins Day, (FR): August 15
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The Twins Day Festival occurs each August in Pleucadeuc, France. What began in 1994 as inspiration for a mayor with twin daughters is now the largest twin festival in Europe. PLEASE NOTE: Treat all tel...
January
Redhead Days (NL): August 24-25 (est)
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Held annually in late August or early September in the city of Breda, Netherlands, Redhead Days is a festival that draws redheads from all over the world. Only 1.5% of the world's population are natura...
January
Vesuvius Eruption (IT)(79AD): August 24
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On this day in 79AD that Italy's Mount Vesuvius erupted, violently destroying the city of Pompeii and several surrounding towns. The mountain remained active for the next 1500 years, erupting periodically...
January
World Water Week (SE): August 24-28 (est)
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ABOUT THE WORLD WATER WEEK CONFERENCE World Water Week is an annual event that gathers experts, policymakers, and organizations worldwide to discuss global water issues and solve water-related challenge...
January
Tomatina, La (ES): August 27
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Food Fight! Who doesn't love a food fight? One hundred twenty tons of tomatoes are flung and flayed by 35,000 people for two hours each year in the town of Buñol, Spain. This is the La Tomatina Festival....
January
Grand Prix, Dutch (NL): August 29-31
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The Dutch Grand Prix in the Netherlands is an annual Formula 1 Race and part of the F1 racing circuit.
January
Ducasse d'Ath (BE): August 30-31
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DUCASSE D'ATH—BELGIUM'S WEDDING OF THE GIANTS Nestled in the heart of Ath, Belgium, the Ducasse d'Ath unfolds annually as a captivating tapestry of tradition, folklore, and community spirit embodying myt...
January
Constitution Day, (ES)(1978): December 6
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Constitution Day in Spain marks the anniversary of December 6, 1978, when the people of Spain approved a new constitution. Constitution Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (FI)(1917): December 6
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Independence Day in Finland marks the anniversary of December 6, 1917, when the nation declared its independence from Russia. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day, (PT)(1640): December 1
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Independence Restoration Day in Portugal marks the anniversary of December 1, 1640, when the Portuguese people revolted against Spanish rule and became a kingdom. Independence Restoration Day is a nationa...
January
Krampuslauf (Krampus): December 5
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Have you been naughty or nice this past year? On the eve of St. Nicholas Day in Europe, children enjoy wearing masks and chasing the devil (Krampuslauf) out of town. It's a colorful tradition of fun and p...
January
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