Festivals

San Marino National Day (Festa di San Marino)

Season or date: September 3

The nation's largest event celebrating Saint Marinus' legacy, featuring medieval costume processions and crossbow competitions.

Medieval Festival (Giornate Medievali)

Season or date: Late July

A historical reenactment festival where the old town is filled with period markets and knight tournaments.

Saint Agatha Festival

Season or date: February 5

A religious event and fireworks celebrating Saint Agatha who saved the republic from plague.

Spring Crossbow Tournament

Season or date: Mid-April

Official competition of traditional crossbow archery.

Rally Legend

Season or date: October

International rally event featuring classic cars.

Captains Regent Investiture Ceremony

Season or date: April 1 and October 1

Historical ceremony where heads of state change every six months.

Christmas Market

Season or date: December

A winter tradition with illuminations and stalls lining the old town.

Public holidays

  • National Day (September 3)
  • New Year's Day
  • Epiphany
  • Saint Agatha Festival
  • Arengo Anniversary
  • May Day
  • Liberation from Fascism Day
  • Assumption of Mary
  • All Saints' Day
  • Immaculate Conception
  • Christmas