Spanish Public Holidays Explained: National, Regional and Local Calendars
Understand Spain’s national, regional and local public holidays, including the 14-day framework, Holy Week, substitutions, local fiestas and travel planning.
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Public holidays in Spain 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Spain public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 9
- Regional dates
- 6
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Spain
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Spain calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April is the busiest month, with 4 listed dates.
Spain holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 15 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of New Year’s Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| EpiphanyEpiphany is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Epiphany in Spain. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Saint Joseph’s DaySaint Joseph’s Day is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Maundy Thursday in Spain. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayGood Friday is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Good Friday in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayEaster Monday is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Easter Monday in Spain. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Saint George’s DaySaint George’s Day is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayLabour Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labour Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| Saint James’s DaySaint James’s Day is a regional or territorially variable Spanish labour-calendar holiday. | Regional public holiday | — | |
| Assumption DayAssumption Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Assumption Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| National DayNational Day of Spain is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of National Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| All Saints’ DayAll Saints’ Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of All Saints’ Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| Constitution DayConstitution Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Constitution Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| Immaculate ConceptionImmaculate Conception is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Immaculate Conception in Spain. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayChristmas Day is a national Spanish labour-calendar holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Christmas Day in Spain. | Public holiday | — |
Stories behind the dates
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Go beyond the calendar with editorial guides to public-holiday rules, historical context and the ways people observe important dates.
Sources for Spain holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- administracion.gob.esPrimary calendar source