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Dates Of The Holidays In Reus

Locals Dancing In The Street During The San Pere Fiesta In Reus

This page lists the holidays in Reus. Locally, known as fiestas, there are several national holiday days and also a few that are only celebrated in Reus. Find out what happens during each fiesta and in what month each one falls. I've included the contact details of the tourist information office who can give you up to date information about holidays in Reus.

How Opening Hours Change During The Holidays In Reus

Shops, banks and public services will change their opening hours during the fiestas. On the main day of a fiesta that runs for a week, everything will be closed. During the rest of the fiesta week opening hours will be limited – usually to mornings only.

Remember that if you plan to visit during the holidays in Reus, you’ll get the chance to see lots of local customs and the taste traditional food, but the supermarkets and banks are likely to be closed. Always contact the tourist information office for the exact dates of the holidays in Reus as they can vary slightly from year to year.

Tourist information
Carrer Sant Joan, 34
43201 Reus

Tel: (0034) 90 236 0200
Website: turisme.reus.net

List Of Holidays In Reus

Date	Occasion
January 1st	Año Nuevo - New Year’s Day. This is a day for family in Spain. Not many things will be open.
January 5th	Parade of the 3 kings through the streets. This day is more a cause for celebration than Christmas day in Spain.
January 6th	3 Reyes – 3 Kings. Epiphany.
2nd February - 3rd February	Carnaval – Carnival. A fantastic time to sample local gastronomy.
27th March - 5th April	Festival Internacional de Jazz – International Jazz Festival
April	San Jordi. A religious fiesta.
21st - 24th March	Semana Santa - Easter Week. On Easter Friday there’s a procession.
1st May	Fiesta Del Trabajo - Labour Day
14th May - 18th May	Trapezi. Fira del circ – Circus

Some Of The Characters For The Parade During The Fiesta Of San Pere

Date

Occasion

23rd - 29th June

Fiesta of San Pere. This is Reus’s main fiesta that is local to the town. The main day of celebration is on the 28th, but you’ll see all week: concerts, magic shows, dancers, parades and the building of the famous towers made of men!

Date	Occasion
25th July - 27th July	Fira de Sant Jaume – Saint Jaime. This is celebrated in San Jordi park and offer you a chance to try local gastronomy. You’ll also see horses in the streets.
15th August	Asumpcion - Assumption. This is a national holiday.
25th September	Misericordia. This is one of the locals holidays in Reus and the main celebrations take place on the 25th. The whole week before is classed as fiesta as well and many people have time off work. There are processions in the streets and religious activities.
12th October	Columbus Day
1st November	Todos Santos - All Saint’s Day
November	Mostra de L’Oli Siurana. A religious fiesta
6th December	Dia del Constitucion - Constitution Day
8th December	Dia del Concepcion Inmaculada - Day of the Immaculate Conception
25th December	Navidad - Christmas Day. A day for the family to get together.
26th December	Boxing Day. A family day.

There Is Usually Music During The Holidays In Reus

The holidays in Reus are a great opportunity to see local traditions. If you are travelling to Reus during the fiestas, remember to allow for the fact that shops and banks will be shut. A good idea is to double check opening hours and exact dates of the fiestas with the tourist information office before you travel.