Feast of Saint Blaise Dubrovnik

Sv. Vlahova procesija

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Religious & SpiritualDubrovnik
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe festivity's continuous observance since
Language["hr"]Currency: EUR
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Feast of Saint Blaise Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik

The Festivity of Saint Blaise, celebrated in Dubrovnik every February 3 since the year 972 according to local tradition, honors the city's patron saint with a throat-blessing ritual, church bells, released doves, and a procession of parish banner-bearers in folk costume. UNESCO recognized it as intangible cultural heritage in 2009.

White doves are released and every church bell in Dubrovnik rings on the evening before February 3 each year, opening the Festivity of Saint Blaise, a celebration local sources describe as having continued without interruption since the year 972, making it among the longest continuously observed civic and religious festivities in Europe.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festivity's continuous observance since 972 makes it one of the longest-running civic and religious celebrations in Europe, combining a ritual blessing of the throat tied to Saint Blaise's traditional healing iconography with a state ceremony that brings bishops, ambassadors, and civic leaders together with parish banner-bearers in historical folk costume

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The mystery stays covered

The parish banner-bearing procession also preserves distinct folk-costume traditions specific to individual Dubrovnik-area parishes, each carrying its own historical banner into the cathedral square, so the ceremony functions as a living display of local costume history rather than a uniform civic parade

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

A ritual blessing of the throat on the eve of the feast

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the release of white doves and city-wide bell-ringing

The sacred route

Living ritual

and a procession of parish banner-bearers in folk costume converging on the cathedral

The local code

Living ritual

all continued annually since 972 according to local tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Warm winter clothing given the February timing, notably colder than Dubrovnik's summer tourist season, with respectful attire for the religious procession and cathedral ceremony.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

["hr"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map42.64 N, 18.11 EOpen in Google Maps

Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia

Nearest airportDBV — Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Dubrovnik via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Dubrovnik, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearWarm winter clothing given the February timing, notably colder than Dubrovnik's summer tourist season, with respectful attire for the religious procession and cathedral ceremony.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Croatia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Feast of Saint Blaise Dubrovnik?

Feast of Saint Blaise Dubrovnik is listed for Past edition: 3 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feast of Saint Blaise Dubrovnik take place?

The festival is listed in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia

Is it family friendly?

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About this guide

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