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Religious festival · Heraklion · Crete

Feast of Agios Minas

11 November 2026

2026

11 November 2026

2027

11 November 2027

Where

Heraklion · Crete

What it is

Feast of Agios Minas explained

Heraklion's patron saint, credited with saving the city from Ottoman massacre, is honoured with a procession of his icon through the centre and a public holiday for the city.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Heraklion · Crete tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Feast of Agios Minas, explained

What is Feast of Agios Minas?

Heraklion's patron saint, credited with saving the city from Ottoman massacre, is honoured with a procession of his icon through the centre and a public holiday for the city. It's a religious event held in Heraklion · Crete.

When is Feast of Agios Minas in 2026?

Feast of Agios Minas runs 11 November 2026 in Heraklion · Crete. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

When is Feast of Agios Minas in 2027?

The provisional 2027 dates are 11 November 2027, in Heraklion · Crete.

Is Feast of Agios Minas free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Feast of Agios Minas is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Feast of Agios Minas?

Book a room in Heraklion · Crete itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Heraklion · Crete also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

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