Local and regional holidays:

In Pinoso, as in the rest of Spain, national holidays are celebrated, but the village also has local and regional holidays that are specific to the municipality or region of Valencia. Here is an overview of the main holidays in Pinoso:

National holidays in Pinoso

The following holidays are celebrated throughout Spain and therefore also in Pinoso:

1. New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) – January 1st
2. Three Kings Day (Day of the Kings) – January 6
3. Good Friday (Viernes Santo) – variable, depending on the date of Easter
4. Labor Day (Fiesta del Trabajo) – May 1
5. Independence Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) – October 12
6. All Saints Day (Día de Todos los Santos) – November 1
7. Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) – December 6
8. Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) – December 8
9. Christmas (Navidad) – December 25

Regional holidays in the Valencia region

Pinoso is located in the Comunidad Valenciana and the region has some of its own holidays that are celebrated locally:

• Día de la Comunidad Valenciana (Valencia City Council Day) – October 9th
  This is a holiday celebrating the reconquest of Valencia by the Christians in 1238 and is an important holiday for the Valencia region.

Local holidays in Pinoso

In addition to national and regional holidays, Pinoso itself also has specific local holidays:

1. Fiestas Patronales de Pinoso (Pinoso Patron Saint Festival) – Last week of August
   These are the most important holidays of the village, during which the patron saint of Pinoso, the Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), is honored. During this week there are numerous activities, from religious processions to street parties, music and local traditions.
2. Day of the Virgin of the Roses (Feast of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary) – October 7th
   This is a religious holiday celebrated in Pinoso in honour of the Virgin Mary, and it is especially important for the local church and community.

Other important events in Pinoso

Although they are not official holidays, Pinoso also organizes several cultural and social events that are worth mentioning, such as:

• Semana Santa (Easter Week) – During Easter week, and especially on Good Friday, processions and religious events are held.
• Carnival – In some years, carnival celebrations are also held, with parades and fancy dress parties.

Holidays in Pinoso: Practical tips

• Shops and businesses: On national and local holidays many shops, banks and businesses in Pinoso may be closed, especially on the bigger holidays such as May 1st, October 12, and the Patronal Fiestas in august.
• Celebrations: The main celebrations usually take place in summer and after summer, especially during the Patronal Fiestas in August. Local bars and restaurants can be extra busy, and there are many street parties and events.
• Religious events: During the major religious holidays, such as Good Friday and All Saints Day, there are processions and celebrations that bring the local community together.

Pinoso offers a nice mix of traditional Spanish holidays and local celebrations, making it an interesting place for expats to experience Spanish culture. If you are in Pinoso during one of these holidays, it is a chance to get involved in the community and learn about local traditions.