Balearic Islands Day
When is it celebrated
Balearic Islands Day is celebrated every 1 March. The date is set by the Statute of Autonomy and recalls its publication on 1 March 1983. The commemoration maintains that date although the work break can be moved on an annual calendar: in 2026, 1 March fell on a Sunday and the holiday was established on Monday, 2 March.
Is it a holiday or a working day?
It is a regional holiday in the Balearic Islands, not a non-working day throughout Spain. The official work calendar for 2026 declared Monday, 2 March, a holiday, the day following Balearic Islands Day, for the entire autonomous territory. The transfer or effective inclusion must be verified every year in the BOE and the BOIB, in addition to the local festivals of each municipality.
Origin and geographical link
It is the official holiday of the autonomous community made up of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Its foundation is institutional: article 6.3 of the Statute of Autonomy establishes 1 March as Balearic Islands Day, a date linked to the entry into force of the first Statute and the constitution of the four islands as an autonomous community.
Regular events
The public programmes bring together institutional events and cultural, sports and gastronomic activities. Markets for local products and crafts, concerts, exhibitions, routes, sports events and open days in public buildings and heritage spaces are common. The specific offer changes in each edition and is distributed among the four islands.
Usual duration of events
The commemorative core corresponds to 1 March, but the activities are not limited to a single day. Institutional programmes usually begin during the previous days and continue after the main date; Some tours and open houses can span around two weeks. It is advisable to consult the annual programme to find out exact dates and times.
Traditions and history
The celebration commemorates the Statute approved in 1983 and reformed in 2007. Its character is civic and autonomous, and it brings together the history, culture and traditions of the four islands. In recent editions, open participation, the representation of each island and the dissemination of local products, crafts and Balearic artists have been reinforced.
Where is it celebrated
It is celebrated in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Palma concentrates part of the institutional events and markets, but the programme includes municipalities, museums, sports facilities and cultural venues on all the islands. Among the spaces usually mentioned are the Parliament, the Consell de Mallorca, the Castell de Bellver and museums and public buildings on the island.
Who participates
The Balearic Islands Government coordinates the celebration with the collaboration of island councils, town councils and other public entities. Producers, artisans, artists, sports clubs, museums, gastronomic establishments and associations also participate. The programme is aimed at residents of the four islands as well as visitors and audiences of all ages.