What Date Is up Helly Aa

Welcome to the official website for Up Helly Aa, which takes place in Lerwick, Shetland, on the last Tuesday in January every year. Up Helly Aa day involves a series of marches and visitations, culminating in a torch-lit procession and the burning of a galley.

What date is Up Helly Aa 2021?

This Viking themed fire festival takes place in Lerwick on the last Tuesday of January – but is cancelled in 2021 and 2022. The day involves a series of marches and visitations and in the evening is the most famous part – the torch-lit procession and Galley burning.

How long does Up Helly Aa last?

Lerwick Up Helly Aa is a superb spectacle, a celebration of Shetland history, and a triumphant demonstration of islanders’ skills and spirit. This northern Mardi Gras, run entirely by volunteers, lasts just one day (and all the following night). But it takes several thousand people 364 days to organise.