If there's one thing the people of Tenerife like to do, it's party. Any mere hint of a celebration, whether religious or not, will trip the Canarians into a bout of frenzied merry-making, at which all are welcome to join in.
Below are listed Public Holidays for January-December 2009.
2009
1 Jan New Year's Day.
6 Jan Epiphany.
23 & 24 Feb Carnival.
9 Apr Maundy Thursday.
10 Apr Good Friday.
1 May Labour Day.
30 May Canarian Day.
15 Aug Assumption.
12 Oct National Day.
1 Nov All Saints' Day.
6 Dec Constitution Day.
8 Dec Immaculate Conception.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
Additional dates are celebrated as local public holidays. These vary from town to town, area to area.
