Monaco is a very cheerful and bright country. There is an incredible number of holidays, festivals, competitions of European and world level. This is an integral part of the lifestyle of Monaco. Whenever you come to this country, you will have a great chance to get to an interesting event.
Festivals and shows worth visiting
Festivals and competitions are held on a wide variety of topics and any taste. For example, having arrived in Monaco in January, you can become a participant of the International Festival of Circus Art and be imbued with extravaganza of the rally. In February, for connoisseurs and lovers of television art is the International Television Festival.
In March, you can get to the colorful opening of the Opera House and the festival of magicians. But the most "festive" month is April. If you wish, you can find for yourself an interesting and unconventional variant of pastime: "Ball Rose", International dog show, Festival of modern sculpture, Open international tennis championship and many others.
Residents of Monaco and fans of racing competitions from other countries are looking forward to May. It is in May that the Grand Prix of the world famous "Formula-1" is held - the most difficult and prestigious in the world championship of races. The race runs along the Monte Carlo track , and the audience is very close to the passing cars. This is incredible excitement, admiration for the masters of racing and cars. By the way, the museum of cars - a collection of old and most famous cars will be very interesting for you.
In summer, you have the opportunity to join events such as the International Fireworks Festival and the Red Cross Monaco charity show.
September is the month of sport. You can enjoy the delightful regatta "September Rendezvous" (sailboat competitions) and the Grand Prix in athletics.
In October of each year you can have fun at the International Fair and visit the Championship of radio-controlled models of ships.
In December, the opening of the ballet season. Also begins preparations for the New Year and Christmas holidays, decorated streets of the city, shopping centers, restaurants, a lot of different shows are held.
National and state holidays in Monaco
However, for tourists it is important to know the calendar of not only local holidays, in which it can participate. It is very important to take into account the holidays, when all institutions, on the contrary, are closed. If you do not ask this information, a carefully planned travel route across the country may not work in full.
An interesting fact about Monaco is that it is mainly a Catholic country, therefore most of the national holidays are of a religious nature. Accordingly, their dates may shift slightly from year to year. So, the list of national holidays and non-working days of Monaco (dates are given for 2015):
- December 25 - Christmas;
- December 8 - Day of the Immaculate Conception;
- November 19 - National Day of Monaco;
- November 1-2 - All Saints' Day;
- August 15 - Assumption of the Virgin;
- June 4 - Feast of the Body of the Lord;
- May 25 - Day of the Holy Spirit;
- May 21-22 - Formula 1 Grand Prix;
- May 14 - Ascension;
- May 1 - Labor Day (on this day, even buses do not go);
- 6 April - Easter Monday;
- January 27 - Feast of the Holy Virgin, patroness of Monaco;
- January 1-2 - New Year.