Events calendar
Mallorca in December
Last checked: October 2026
Christmas markets in Palma, mild days and the Three Kings parade on the evening of 5 January to round off the season.
Quick answers
What's on in Mallorca in December?
In December, the island is shaped by the Christmas market in Palma, the Cant de la Sibil·la at Midnight Mass on 24 December and the Festa de l'Estendard on 31 December. Public holidays in the Balearics in 2026 are 8, 25 and 26 December – many shops are closed on these days. The sea averages around 16 °C.
Events
Events in December
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Palma Christmas market
Fairy lights over the Plaça Major, almond pastries instead of the scent of mulled wine – Palma celebrates Christmas in its own way. Markets
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New Year's Eve on Mallorca
Twelve chimes, twelve grapes – followed by a night that in Palma takes place out on the streets. Festivals & events
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Cant de la Sibil·la (Song of the Sibyl)
A young soloist in a white robe raises a sword and sings a cappella about the Last Judgement – UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2010. Religious festivals & traditions
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Festa de l'Estendard (Festival of the Standard)
For centuries, on the last day of the year, the royal standard is raised on the Plaça de Cort. Religious festivals & traditions
Public holidays in December 2026
| Date | Public holiday | What it means |
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| 8 December (Tuesday) | Immaculate Conception | Balearic public holiday, many shops closed |
| 25 December (Friday) | Christmas | Public holiday |
| 26 December (Saturday) | Boxing Day (St Stephen's Day) | public holiday in the Balearics |
In addition, each municipality sets its own local public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Which days are public holidays on Mallorca in December 2026?
8, 25 and 26 December.
What is the Cant de la Sibil·la?
A medieval chant about the Last Judgement, performed at Midnight Mass on 24 December in churches on Mallorca, and on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list since 2010.
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