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What are World Events & Holidays in WoW?

These are limited-time, themed events that happen throughout the year in Azeroth. They often celebrate seasons or mimic real-world holidays (like Halloween or Christmas, but with a Warcraft twist).

When do they happen?

They occur on a set schedule each year, with events cycling throughout the calendar. Each holiday typically lasts for about one to two weeks.

What kind of activities can I do during them?

Activities vary by holiday but often include special daily quests, unique mini-games, holiday-themed boss encounters (often accessible via the Dungeon Finder), festive decorations in cities, and sometimes unique questlines.

What rewards can I get?

Holiday events are known for exclusive, limited-time rewards! These include unique mounts, battle pets, toys, transmog gear, achievements, and special currencies to purchase items.

Are the achievements important?

Yes! Completing achievements during many of the major holidays contributes to the overarching meta-achievement, "What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been." Earning this meta-achievement rewards a prestigious flying mount — the Violet Proto-Drake.

Do the events repeat every year?

Yes, most major World Events and Holidays are recurring annual events, allowing players who missed them or didn't get all the rewards one year to try again in subsequent years.

How many holidays are there?

Here's the list of all available major holidays happening in the WoW:

  • Lunar Festival
  • Love is in the Air
  • Noblegarden
  • Children's Week
  • Midsummer
  • Brewfest
  • Hallow's End
  • Day of the Dead
  • Pilgrim's Bounty
  • Winter Veil

And minor world events that occur multiple times per year:

  • Darkmoon Faire
  • Trial of Style