What to expect
Dijous Bo 2026 takes place on Thursday 19 November in Inca. The Ajuntament d'Inca lists the date on its page about the autumn fairs and the Dijous Bo. The Friday after, 20 November, is a local holiday in Inca, as the Balearic government's 2026 working calendar shows.
The Dijous Bo, the good Thursday, is one of the biggest fairs on Mallorca and an unofficial holiday for many Mallorcans. On this day the entire town centre of Inca turns into one big fairground: hundreds of stalls line the streets, alongside exhibition areas for farming and livestock, agricultural machinery, cars, crafts and the leather goods for which Inca is traditionally known. According to the town of Inca, it draws more than 200,000 visitors every year, as stated in the FAQ on the official Dijous Bo website. Many businesses give their staff the day off.
There is no fixed Thursday of the month. The date is tied to Sant Lluc on 18 October: the Dijous Bo is always the fourth Thursday counting from the Sunday after that feast day, as the town explains on the same page. If Sant Lluc falls on a Friday or Saturday, that is the second Thursday of November, otherwise the third: in 2025 it was 13 November, in 2026 it is 19 November. By this rule 2027 works out to 18 November, but that date has not been officially confirmed yet. Inca's autumn fairs take place on three weekends beforehand: in 2026 on 24 and 25 October, on 31 October and 1 November, and from 6 to 8 November.
Alongside the stalls, the programme includes animal displays, the traditional livestock market, folklore, cooking demonstrations and tastings of Mallorcan products. For many visitors the Dijous Bo is also one big shopping stroll: the town's shoe and leather shops open with special offers, and if you are looking for Christmas presents you will often find them here. The fair has its roots in the Middle Ages and remains the most important date of the year for the town.
Practical tips
- Getting there: The train is the best choice: the Palma-Inca line runs at high frequency on fair day and the station is right next to the action. By car you will sit in traffic, and the access roads and car parks fill up early.
- Crowds: The Dijous Bo is one of the best attended events on Mallorca. From 10 in the morning it gets packed; early morning is the most relaxed time to wander.
- Costs: Entry is free; you pay for food, tastings and purchases yourself.
- Weather: Mid November can be cool and rainy. The fair goes ahead in almost any weather, so pack sturdy shoes and a jacket.