HOLIDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST
Every day is a holiday, because every day is a holy day…a day like no other…a day which should be celebrated.
Here are some ideas for celebrations, and best places to do so this month.
For more ideas and destinations, check out the 365-festive days calendar: https://triptips.blog/holidays/

JULY 1, 2025 – KAVARNA
There is probably no more suitable place to welcome July Morning than the sea. Traditionally, every year on June 30th to July 1st, young and old gather to welcome the first July morning on the seashore near Kavarna, and it is there that the biggest celebrations and concerts take place. Here is this year’s program.
JULY 5, 2025 – VELINGRAD
The holidays begin in Velingrad – the SPA capital of the Balkans, with numerous concerts, performances and fireworks. Here is a link to the cultural program – here.

JULY 5, 2025 – CAYMAN ISLANDS
The Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, and on July 5th, they will host a lavish carnival, considered the best carnival in the Caribbean. More information about this boutique carnival can be found at CayMAS Carnival
JULY 10, 2025 – THAILAND CELEBRATES ASALHA BUCHA DAY
On 10 July Thailand celebrates Dharma Day or Asalha Bucha. It’s the day that the first full moon of the eighth lunar month falls, commemorates the first sermon of the Buddha in the Deer Park in Benares, India and the founding of the Buddhist sangha (monasticism) about 2500 years ago. Usually, on this day, Thais go home and visit the local temple, and in the evening they circle around it three times clockwise, like Bulgarians do on Easter eve.
More information about this holiday can be found here.

JULY 13, 2025 – MONTENEGRO HOLIDAY
The biggest celebrations and concerts are in the capital Podgorica, but it is also worth visiting the Bay of Kotor, where parties are a daily occurrence at this time of the year.
JULY 14, 2025 – NATIONAL HOLIDAY OF FRANCE
Every year, celebrations in France become more lavish and festive, and this year there will be no lighting of the Olympic flame, but there will once again be a large military parade on the Champs-Élysées, fireworks, concerts and dancing. You can see more about the event here.

JULY 17, 2025 – SOZOPOL HOLIDAY
Sozopol is preparing a rich program for its holiday on July 17, including a liturgy, a marathon and a festive concert. You can see the full program here
JULY 18, 2025 – KARLOVO HOLIDAY
On July 18, Karlovo celebrates the 187th anniversary of the birth of Vasil Levski. The day is also a Karlovo holiday.
JULY 18, 2025 – UZANA POLYANA FEST, GABROVO
UZANA POLYANA FEST is an ECOLOGICAL FESTIVAL for people and NATURE.
UZANA POLYANA FEST is MUSIC, arts, Knowledge, Friendships and shared emotions.
UZANA POLYANA FEST is an EXHIBITION of good eco practices, Successful organic products, creative initiatives and eco-innovation.
The Green Festival of Summer for an Extraordinary Emotion in Nature! More information can be found here.
JULY 21, 2025 – NATIONAL HOLIDAY OF BELGIUM
On 21 In July, Belgians celebrate their national holiday, on this day Leopold I took the constitutional oath as the first King of Belgium on 21 July 1831. On the occasion of the holiday between Parc de Bruxelles (Warandepark) and square Poelaert numerous activities and parades will take place in Brussels.

JULY 23, 2025 – EGYPT – REVOLUTION DAY
On July 23, Egypt marks the anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, which led to the proclamation of the modern Republic of Egypt, ending the period of the Kingdom of Egypt. This is one of the biggest holidays in the country and is celebrated with a large military parade.
26 JULY 2025 – THE BAY OF NAPLES
On the occasion of St. Anna Day in the Bay of Naples, a large boat parade is organized. Ischia Island and the area around the castle Castello Aragonese become a central place for some of the most big parties on the island. More information can be found here.
AUGUST 1, 2025 – SWITZERLAND DAY
On 1 August 1291 three Alpine cantons sign a confederation and thus lay the foundation of Switzerland. That is why many celebrations are held throughout the country on this date, Especially beautiful with a parade in traditional costumes and melodious folk songs are the holidays in Grindelwald, which program can be seen here.
AUGUST 9, 2025 – SINGAPORE DAY
Every year on 9 August, Singapore celebrates its National Day, which commemorates the country’s independence from Malaysia achieved in 1965. The celebrations include multiple celebrations, impressive parade and spectacular fireworks. You can see more about this year’s celebrations here

AUGUST 15, 2025 – LIECHTENSTEIN NATIONAL HOLIDAY
15 August is the National Day of Liechtenstein and usually everyone gathers in Vaduz for the lavish celebrations and fireworks, that start in 22:00 Hours. More information about the holiday can be found here.
MORE FESTIVALS CAN BE FOUND HERE: HOLIDAYS – TripTips










