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St John's Eve is marked on 23rd June with bonfires and local festivities in parts of Spain, especially along the coast.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
St John's Eve in Spain
Celebrations are regional rather than a single nationwide public holiday; customs and dates may vary locally.
About St John's Eve in Spain
Saint John the Baptist's birth is marked on 24 June, close to the summer solstice, so the festivities of the night before blend Christian and older midsummer customs. People gather on beaches at midnight, jump over bonfires, write wishes on paper and burn them, and eat sweet cakes. Catalonia's Revetlla de Sant Joan includes fireworks, and Alicante holds its Hogueras festival with huge sculptures.
When is St John's Eve in Spain?
The celebration takes place on the night of 23 June each year, ahead of the feast day on 24 June, whichever weekday that is.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Wednesday 23 June 2027 | Friday 23 June 2028 |
Planning around St John's Eve
Beaches get extremely crowded after dark, so claim a spot early, check local bonfire and fireworks rules, and arrange transport home in advance as services can be busy. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
St John's Eve questions
How many days until St John's Eve in Spain?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next St John's Eve in Spain, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is St John's Eve in 2027 in Spain?
St John's Eve falls on Wednesday 23 June 2027 in Spain.
Is 24 June a public holiday in Spain?
It is a regional holiday in Catalonia, but not nationwide. Some other regions or towns observe it locally, so check the official calendar for the area where you live or plan to travel.