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Valencian Community Marks Sant Vicente Ferrer Holiday with Celebrations and Adjustments

Nearly 200 municipalities observe the local holiday with religious ceremonies, public events, and disruptions to transport and retail operations.

Tiendas cerradas en el centro comercial Westfield La Maquinista.
Dos turistas arrastran sus maletas por una ciudad.
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Overview

  • April 28, 2025, has been declared a non-working holiday in 198 municipalities across the Valencian Community, impacting over 2.7 million residents.
  • Valencia city hosts central festivities, including a pontifical mass, floral offering, a mascletà by Vulcano at midday, and a 7 PM procession.
  • A separate demonstration at 6 PM in Valencia has prompted changes to numerous EMT bus routes; detailed updates are available on their website.
  • Most supermarkets and shopping centers are closed or operating on limited hours, with the Nuevo Centro branch of El Corte Inglés open from 10 AM to 10 PM.
  • The holiday, dedicated to the region’s patron saint, blends centuries-old traditions with modern urban dynamics, following Easter and preceding May 1 Labor Day.