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Winter 2026–27 dates that change your evenings

Clock changes, public holidays, the shortest day and Lunar New Year, from 25 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Each date links to its official source. Written for newcomers and for anyone going out alone in a European city.

  1. Sun 25 Oct 2026 · clocks go back

    Summer time ends in the EU

    Summer time ends on the last Sunday of October. Sunset moves about an hour earlier on the clock.

    For your evenings: set your walk home and your meeting time now, while there is still daylight.

    Source: European Commission, Mobility and Transport

  2. Sun 1 Nov 2026 · All Saints

    Toussaint and Todos los Santos

    Public holiday in France, on a Sunday this year. In Spain, Monday 2 Nov is also a day off in some regions.

    For your evenings: check opening hours before you go out, because many shops and services close for the holiday.

    Source: service-public.fr (French government) · BOE (Spanish official gazette), 2026 calendar

  3. Wed 11 Nov 2026 · Armistice

    Armistice Day in France

    A public holiday in France, on a Wednesday.

    For your evenings: a midweek holiday, so plan any errand for the evening before, and check hours on the day.

    Source: service-public.fr (French government)

  4. Sun 6 – Tue 8 Dec 2026 · Spain

    Constitution Day and the Immaculate Conception

    Constitution Day falls on Sunday 6 Dec. The Immaculate Conception, Tuesday 8 Dec, is a national holiday in Spain. Monday 7 Dec is a day off in some regions.

    For your evenings: where Monday is off, the weekend runs on, so it is a good time for a late dinner or a trip out.

    Source: BOE, 2026 calendar of holidays

  5. Mon 21 Dec 2026 · solstice

    The shortest day of the year

    The winter solstice is at 20:50 UTC on 21 December, the day with the least daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.

    For your evenings: the dark is at its longest now. Take a torch and walk routes you already know.

    Source: US Naval Observatory, seasons 2026 · Royal Museums Greenwich

  6. Thu 24 – Sat 26 Dec 2026 · Christmas

    Christmas Day and the days after

    25 Dec is a public holiday in France, Spain and many other countries, and it falls on a Friday. 26 Dec is a Saturday, and a holiday in some Spanish regions.

    For your evenings: book your table early and check opening hours for 24 to 26 Dec.

    Source: service-public.fr · BOE, 2026 calendar

  7. Fri 1 Jan 2027 · New Year

    New Year’s Day

    Public holiday in France, on a Friday. New Year’s Eve is the evening before.

    For your evenings: book New Year’s Eve plans early, and check opening hours for 1 Jan.

    Source: service-public.fr (French government)

  8. Wed 6 Jan 2027 · Epiphany

    Epiphany (Día de Reyes) in Spain

    A national holiday in Spain. The official list gives 6 January as a fixed date; the 2027 calendar is not yet published.

    For your evenings: many services close on 6 Jan, so plan the evening around it.

    Source: BOE, 2026 calendar of holidays

  9. Sat 6 – Sun 7 Feb 2027 · Lunar New Year

    Chinese New Year

    Chinese New Year is 6 February 2027. Singapore lists 6 and 7 February as its holiday weekend.

    For your evenings: it falls on a Saturday, so the festive dinners will be on the weekend. Book tables in advance.

    Source: Singapore Ministry of Manpower, public holidays

  10. Sun 28 Mar 2027 · clocks go forward

    Summer time begins in the EU

    Summer time starts on the last Sunday of March, so the clocks move forward by one hour.

    For your evenings: the light lasts about an hour longer from this weekend. A good time to plan outdoor meetups.

    Source: European Commission, Mobility and Transport

How it works

  1. Pick the date that is closest and read what changes for your evening.
  2. Open the source link under each card to check it yourself.
  3. Before a holiday, check the opening hours and the transport timetable.
  4. Then find something to do in your city with other people, on the day itself.

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