European Holidays
The major 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.
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 | Italy |
| May 1 | International Workers' Day | Many European Countries |
| May 5 | May Bank Holiday | UK |
| May 8 | Victory in Europe Day | France, Czech Republic |
| May 9 | Europe Day | EU Countries |
| May 29 | Ascension Day | Austria, Germany, France |
| June 9 | Pentecost | Austria, France, Germany |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | Austria, Germany, Poland |
| June 23 | Midsummer Eve | Sweden |
| 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 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 |