European Holidays 2024-2025

The major 2024/2025 public holidays for the countries our tours visit are listed below. Stores and many attractions are closed on these days. On religious holidays, churches and cathedrals may have special services and be closed to the general public. Please be aware that most stores in Europe tend to be closed on Sundays, during lunch hours, and after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays.

2024

Date Holiday Countries
July 5 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Slovakia
July 6 Jan Hus Day Czech Republic
July 6 King Mindaugas's Day Lithuania
July 14 Bastille Day France
July 21 Belgium National Holiday Belgium
August 1 Swiss National Holiday Switzerland
August 5 August Bank Holiday Ireland
August 15 Assumption of Mary Day Italy, France, Spain
August 26 Summer Bank Holiday UK
September 15 Day of Our Lady of Sorrows Slovakia
September 20 Swiss Federal Day of Prayer Switzerland
September 28 St. Wenceslas Day Czech Republic
October 3 Yom Kippur Jewish Communities
October 3 Day of German Unity Germany
October 5 Republic Implantation Day Portugal
October 12 Hispanic Day Spain
October 26 Austrian National Day Austria
November 1 All Saints' Day Many European Countries

2025

Date Holiday Countries
April 18 Good Friday Many European Countries
April 20 Easter Sunday Across Europe
April 21 Easter Monday Across Europe
April 25 Liberation Day Portugal, Italy
April 27 King's Day Netherlands
May 1 Labour Day Most European Countries
May 2 Day of Madrid Madrid, Spain
May 3 Constitution Day Poland
May 5 May Bank Holiday UK
May 8 Victory Day / Iris Day Belgium
May 15 Feast Day of St. Isidore Madrid, Spain
May 17 Norwegian Constitution Day Norway
May 26 Spring Bank Holiday UK
May 29 Ascension Day Various European Countries
June 2 Republic Day Italy
June 2 June Bank Holiday Ireland
June 8 Whit Sunday Many European Countries
June 9 Whit Monday Many European Countries
June 19 Corpus Christi Poland, Austria, Croatia
June 20 Midsummer's Eve Sweden, Finland
June 21 Midsummer's Day Sweden, Finland
June 29 Feast of St. Peter & Paul Various Countries
July 5 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Slovakia
July 6 Jan Hus Day Czech Republic
July 6 King Mindaugas's Day Lithuania
July 14 Bastille Day France
July 21 Belgium National Holiday Belgium
August 1 Swiss National Holiday Switzerland
August 4 August Bank Holiday Ireland
August 15 Assumption of Mary Day Italy, France, Spain
August 25 Summer Bank Holiday UK
September 15 Day of Our Lady of Sorrows Slovakia
September 21 Swiss Federal Day of Prayer Switzerland
September 28 St. Wenceslas Day Czech Republic
October 3 Yom Kippur Jewish Communities
October 3 Day of German Unity Germany
October 5 Republic Implantation Day Portugal
October 12 Hispanic Day Spain
October 26 Austrian National Day Austria
November 1 All Saints' Day Many European Countries

Debbie & Joe Miller

HEART OF EUROPE® Circle Tour - Sep-2023

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Absolutely fantastic time. Trip was expertly planned. Our tour guide was the best guide ever. This was our 6th trip to Europe and, by far, one of the very best. Would highly recommend this tour.
Catherine & Ken Holmstrom

Scandinavia & Baltic Highlights Tour - May-2019

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The coach driver was extremely skilled at driving and knowledgeable of roads in every town.
Don & Nancy Van Heel

Spain & Portugal Tour - Apr-2017

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We have taken five tours with IMAGE . . . Beautiful scenery, very interesting history, excellent local guides.
Dennis & Elizabeth Carroll

HEART OF EUROPE® Circle Tour - Apr-2019

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The food was outstanding! Much better than ever expected! Great variety from the area and it was delicious!
Elaine Norling

TREASURES OF ITALY TOUR - SEP 2018 - Feb-2019

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I've recommended Image Tours to my friends and family. It was a well planned, organized and all around fabulous trip.
Evelyn Gallagher

HEART OF EUROPE GRAND - SEP 2019 - Feb-2020

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Everything on the tour was well-planned with the traveler in mind regarding length of days/hotel stays and tours, accommodations, tour manager (very well-versed in the each country's history, culture,...
Thomas & Millie

Repeat Traveler - Sep-2019

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Been traveling through Europe with Image Tours now for 12 years....never an issue...absolutely a Five Star Company.. will be continuing my travels with them.