When is National Day of Catalonia 2016?

National Day of Catalonia 2016 started on Sunday 11th Sep, 2016 (11/09/2016) 2979 days ago

What is National Day of Catalonia?

National Day of Catalonia

The National Day of Catalonia is a regional holiday that is celebrated exclusively in the sovereign community of Catalonia in Spain. It is celebrated annually on the 11th of September, featuring a wide array of festivities spanning the entire day, such as, communal meals which are cooked in pans of four meters (12 feet) in diameter; traditional and modern music concerts; private parties; political demonstrations and parades; and paying homage to the Catalan heroes and soldiers who perished in the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714. Furthermore, the streets, houses, and buildings are usually decorated with the flag of Catalonia.

On that day, the populace takes the day off, and most organizations, businesses, and stores are closed. However, some bakeries and grocery stores may be open for business. Whereas public transports are usually running –except in rural areas, where it is conditional– to a reduced timetable, notwithstanding. There may be some impediments to traffic due to the demonstrations and parades, especially in Barcelona.

If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the authorities usually push it to a different day. In case of falling on a working day two days prior to, or subsequent to, a weekend holiday, many businesses and organizations usually take the in-between day off, as well.

Dates for National Day of Catalonia from 2015 to 2030

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When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
National Day of Catalonia 2030WednesdaySep 11th in 2133 days
National Day of Catalonia 2029TuesdaySep 11th in 1768 days
National Day of Catalonia 2028MondaySep 11th in 1403 days
National Day of Catalonia 2027SaturdaySep 11th in 1037 days
National Day of Catalonia 2026FridaySep 11th in 672 days
National Day of Catalonia 2025ThursdaySep 11th in 307 days
National Day of Catalonia 2024WednesdaySep 11th 57 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2023MondaySep 11th 423 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2022SundaySep 11th 788 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2021SaturdaySep 11th 1153 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2020FridaySep 11th 1518 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2019WednesdaySep 11th 1884 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2018TuesdaySep 11th 2249 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2017MondaySep 11th 2614 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2016SundaySep 11th 2979 days ago
National Day of Catalonia 2015FridaySep 11th 3345 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateSep 11, 2016
When? Ended 2979 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Spain Holidays

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