Wat er het hele jaar speelt in Boekarest, Roemenië

Druk — Epiphany and Saint John's Day, schoolvakanties in 7 van de markten die de plek vullen

• Feestdag

  Epiphany and Saint John's Day

  6–7 janReligieus feestSluitingen

  Two public holidays back to back: priests bless the waters at Epiphany and on 7 January half the country celebrates a name day for Ion or Ioana. Offices and some shops close for both days. Bron ↗

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 3 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

• Festival

  Martisor

  20 feb – 1 mrt · meestalGroot festival

  The red-and-white string tokens of spring are given on 1 March. For a week beforehand stalls selling them crowd the metro exits and squares, from mass-produced charms to handmade pieces. Bron ↗

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 4 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

In maart begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: Martisor (20 feb – 1 mrt (meestal))

Druk — Orthodox Easter, schoolvakanties in 6 van de markten die de plek vullen

• Feestdag

  Orthodox Easter

  5 apr – 10 mei · meestalPasen & Goede WeekSluitingen

  The city empties to the villages for the long weekend. Restaurants and shops shut from Good Friday, the midnight service fills every churchyard, and the roads back in on the Monday are solid. Bron ↗

Druk — Orthodox Easter, schoolvakanties in 4 van de markten die de plek vullen

In mei begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: Orthodox Easter (5 apr – 10 mei (meestal))

Druk — Bucharest Pride, schoolvakanties in 4 van de markten die de plek vullen

• Festival

  Bucharest Pride

  1–20 jun · meestalDruk

  Ten days of screenings, talks and parties end with a march down Calea Victoriei to Izvor Park, usually on a Saturday in the first half of June, drawing tens of thousands. Bron ↗

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 7 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

• Risico

  Heatwave weeks

  1 jul – 20 aug · meestalExtreme hitte

  The plain around the city bakes and the concrete holds it overnight; the met service issues red warnings most summers and the terraces do not fill until nine. Anyone who can leaves for the mountains. Bron ↗

Tussenseizoen — schoolvakanties in 7 van de markten die de plek vullen, een gewone maand

• Festival

  George Enescu Festival

  27 aug – 26 sep · meestalMuziekfestivalBoek vroeg

  A month of orchestras at the Sala Palatului and the Athenaeum, held in odd years only; the next runs from 27 August to 26 September 2027. Tickets for the visiting orchestras go the day they are released. Bron ↗

Nog steeds bezig: Heatwave weeks (1 jul – 20 aug (meestal))

Druk — schoolvakanties in 3 van de markten die de plek vullen, een van de beste maanden qua weer

In september begint er niets nieuws.

Nog steeds bezig: George Enescu Festival (27 aug – 26 sep (meestal))

Topdrukte — Bucharest Marathon, Pilgrimage of Saint Demetrius

• Festival

  Bucharest Marathon

  10–11 oktSportevenementDruk

  A weekend of races in the second week of October, with the marathon on the Sunday. Central boulevards close for the morning of each race. Bron ↗

• Festival

  Pilgrimage of Saint Demetrius

  20–28 okt · meestalBedevaartseizoenDruk

  For the week before 27 October, the feast of the city's patron saint, pilgrims from across Romania queue for hours on Patriarchal Hill to venerate his relics. Expect road closures and crowds around the hill. Bron ↗

Druk — Christmas market, schoolvakanties in 2 van de markten die de plek vullen

• Festival

  Christmas market

  27 nov – 27 dec · meestalKerst & nieuwjaarDruk

  The main market fills the Piata Constitutiei in front of the parliament from the last weekend of November, with a smaller one at the university. The lights go on across the centre the same evening. Bron ↗

Topdrukte — Christmas market, Great Union Day

• Feestdag

  Great Union Day

  1 decNationale feestdagSluitingenDruk

  The military parade passes the Arcul de Triumf on 1 December and the whole country has the day off. Museums are free, most other things are shut, and the metro runs a holiday timetable. Bron ↗

Nog steeds bezig: Christmas market (27 nov – 27 dec (meestal))