Nit de Sant Joan
Summary: The Festival of St. John the Baptist. Bonfires and fireworks on the evening of June 23 across Catalunya, with closures the following day (June 24). Big in Alicante and Valencia as well.
Sources: Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Spain.md
Last updated: 2026-05-13
When
“June 23–24: Nit de Sant Joan/Hogueras de San Juan (Festival of St. John the Baptist), primarily in Alicante, Valencia, and across Catalunya (bonfires and fireworks on June 23, closures in Catalunya and Valencia on June 24)” (source: Upcoming Holidays and Festivals in Spain.md).
Planning notes
- The closures fall on June 24, the day after the bonfires — so an itinerary that books the 24th for indoor sightseeing risks finding things shuttered.
- If you’re in town on June 23, the bonfires and fireworks are the evening’s main event.