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1JanThu
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Start of the civil year; offices and businesses closed.
“Happy New Year” · Feliz Año Nuevo
Holidays & cultural calendar · 2026–2027
Spain: public holidays, festivals and cultural events
August is the main holiday month (many firms close or work reduced hours), Holy Week slows business, and activity is low from Christmas to Epiphany (6 January); each region and municipality adds its own holidays.
- Public holidays 2026
- 10
- Public holidays 2027
- 10
- Weekend
- Sat–Sun
- Calendars
- Gregorian
From today to 31 December 2026
Greetings and notices for Spain
A banner for every holiday and cultural event until the end of the year – share it with partners or download it for e-mail and social media.
Spain calendar 2026
February 2026
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May 2026
June 2026
September 2026
October 2026
January 2026
- 5JanMon
Three Kings' Eve parades Cabalgata de Reyes
Evening parades of the Three Wise Men in every town; shops close early.
- 6JanTue
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Epifanía del Señor / Día de Reyes
The main gift-giving day for Spanish children; the Christmas business slowdown ends after this day.
“Happy Three Kings' Day” · Felices Reyes
March 2026
- 15MarSun
Las Fallas Les Falles
Valencia's fire festival with giant satirical figures burned on 19 March (San José, a regional holiday in Valencia); city activity disrupted.
- 19MarThu
St Joseph's Day San José
Feast of St Joseph (Father's Day in Spain); a regional holiday in some autonomous communities only.
- 29MarSun
Holy Week Semana Santa
Holy Week processions throughout Spain (especially Andalusia); many people take the whole week off and business slows.
April 2026
- 2AprThu
Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Regional public holiday in almost all of Spain; combined with Good Friday it creates a four-day weekend.
- 3AprFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
National public holiday commemorating the crucifixion; offices and ports administration closed.
- 5AprSun
Easter Sunday Domingo de Resurrección
Easter Sunday; end of Holy Week.
“Happy Easter” · Felices Pascuas
- 6AprMon
Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Regional holiday in the north-east and some other communities; Barcelona/Valencia-based partners closed.
- 23AprThu
St George's Day (Sant Jordi) Sant Jordi / San Jorge
Catalonia's day of books and roses (working day there); in Aragon it is the regional holiday 'Día de Aragón'.
May 2026
- 1MayFri
Labour Day Fiesta del Trabajo
International Workers' Day (falls on a Fri in 2026); offices closed.
June 2026
- 24JunWed
St John's Day Sant Joan / San Juan
Midsummer festival with bonfires and fireworks on the night of 23 June; public holiday in Catalonia.
July 2026
- 6JulMon
San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) Sanfermines
Famous week-long festival in Pamplona.
August 2026
- 1AugSat
August holiday period Vacaciones de agosto
Much of Spain goes on holiday in August; many companies and suppliers close for 2–3 weeks or work reduced summer hours ('jornada intensiva').
- 15AugSat
Assumption Day Asunción de la Virgen
National holiday at the peak of the summer break; in 2026 it falls on a Saturday.
September 2026
- 11SeptFri
National Day of Catalonia La Diada
Catalonia's national day; public holiday with large demonstrations in Barcelona.
October 2026
- 12OctMon
National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España / Día de la Hispanidad
Spain's national day with a military parade in Madrid; offices closed.
“Happy National Day of Spain” · Feliz Día de la Hispanidad
November 2026
- 1NovSun
All Saints' Day Todos los Santos
All Saints' Day; families visit cemeteries. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday; the holiday moves to Monday 2 November in nine autonomous communities.
- 2NovMon
All Saints' Day (in lieu) Todos los Santos (traslado)
Substitute holiday for All Saints' Day, which falls on a Sunday in 2026.
December 2026
- 6DecSun
Constitution Day Día de la Constitución Española
Anniversary of the 1978 Constitution. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday; several regions move the holiday to Monday 7 December, creating a 6–8 Dec bridge ('Puente de la Constitución').
- 7DecMon
Constitution Day (in lieu) Día de la Constitución (traslado)
Substitute holiday for Constitution Day (6 Dec falls on a Sunday) in several regions.
- 8DecTue
Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Catholic feast; offices closed.
- 24DecThu
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main family dinner of Christmas; not a public holiday but most offices close early.
- 25DecFri
Christmas Day Navidad
Christmas (falls on a Fri in 2026); offices closed. Business slows until after 6 January.
“Merry Christmas” · Feliz Navidad
- 31DecThu
New Year's Eve Nochevieja
Not a public holiday; offices close early. Twelve grapes are eaten at midnight.
Spain calendar 2027
February 2027
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September 2027
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November 2027
January 2027
- 1JanFri
New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Start of the civil year; offices and businesses closed.
“Happy New Year” · Feliz Año Nuevo
- 5JanTue
Three Kings' Eve parades Cabalgata de Reyes
Evening parades of the Three Wise Men in every town; shops close early.
- 6JanWed
Epiphany (Three Kings' Day) Epifanía del Señor / Día de Reyes
The main gift-giving day for Spanish children; the Christmas business slowdown ends after this day.
“Happy Three Kings' Day” · Felices Reyes
March 2027
- 15MarMon
Las Fallas Les Falles
Valencia's fire festival with giant satirical figures burned on 19 March (San José, a regional holiday in Valencia); city activity disrupted.
- 19MarFri
St Joseph's Day San José
Feast of St Joseph (Father's Day in Spain); a regional holiday in some autonomous communities only.
- 21MarSun
Holy Week Semana Santa
Holy Week processions throughout Spain (especially Andalusia); many people take the whole week off and business slows.
- 25MarThu
Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Regional public holiday in almost all of Spain; combined with Good Friday it creates a four-day weekend.
- 26MarFri
Good Friday Viernes Santo
National public holiday commemorating the crucifixion; offices and ports administration closed.
- 28MarSun
Easter Sunday Domingo de Resurrección
Easter Sunday; end of Holy Week.
“Happy Easter” · Felices Pascuas
- 29MarMon
Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Regional holiday in the north-east and some other communities; Barcelona/Valencia-based partners closed.
April 2027
- 23AprFri
St George's Day (Sant Jordi) Sant Jordi / San Jorge
Catalonia's day of books and roses (working day there); in Aragon it is the regional holiday 'Día de Aragón'.
May 2027
- 1MaySat
Labour Day Fiesta del Trabajo
International Workers' Day (falls on a Sat in 2027); offices closed.
June 2027
- 24JunThu
St John's Day Sant Joan / San Juan
Midsummer festival with bonfires and fireworks on the night of 23 June; public holiday in Catalonia.
July 2027
- 6JulTue
San Fermín (Running of the Bulls) Sanfermines
Famous week-long festival in Pamplona.
August 2027
- 1AugSun
August holiday period Vacaciones de agosto
Much of Spain goes on holiday in August; many companies and suppliers close for 2–3 weeks or work reduced summer hours ('jornada intensiva').
- 15AugSun
Assumption Day Asunción de la Virgen
National holiday; in 2027 it falls on a Sunday and is moved to Monday 16 August in several regions.
- 16AugMon
Assumption Day (in lieu) Asunción (traslado)
Substitute day for Assumption Day (15 Aug falls on Sunday) per the 2027 official calendar (BOE 13 Oct 2026).
September 2027
- 11SeptSat
National Day of Catalonia La Diada
Catalonia's national day; public holiday with large demonstrations in Barcelona.
October 2027
- 12OctTue
National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España / Día de la Hispanidad
Spain's national day with a military parade in Madrid; offices closed.
“Happy National Day of Spain” · Feliz Día de la Hispanidad
November 2027
- 1NovMon
All Saints' Day Todos los Santos
All Saints' Day; families visit cemeteries. Offices closed.
December 2027
- 6DecMon
Constitution Day Día de la Constitución Española
Anniversary of the 1978 Constitution. With 8 Dec (Wednesday) it forms the 'Puente de diciembre' – expect reduced activity 6–8 Dec.
- 8DecWed
Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Catholic feast; offices closed.
- 24DecFri
Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Main family dinner of Christmas; not a public holiday but most offices close early.
- 25DecSat
Christmas Day Navidad
Christmas (falls on a Sat in 2027); offices closed. Business slows until after 6 January.
“Merry Christmas” · Feliz Navidad
- 31DecFri
New Year's Eve Nochevieja
Not a public holiday; offices close early. Twelve grapes are eaten at midnight.
Business closures ahead in Spain
Days when government offices, customs, banks and most companies close. Allow for them in approval cycles, payment dates, vessel arrivals and site deliveries.
| Date | Occasion | When | Calendar | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 2026Tuesday | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | In 41 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2026Friday | Christmas DayNavidad | In 58 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Jan 2027Friday | New Year's DayAño Nuevo | In 65 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 Jan 2027Wednesday | Epiphany (Three Kings' Day)Epifanía del Señor / Día de Reyes | In 70 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Mar 2027Thursday | Maundy ThursdayJueves Santo | In 148 days | Gregorian | All regions except Catalonia and Valencia |
| 26 Mar 2027Friday | Good FridayViernes Santo | In 149 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 May 2027Saturday | Labour DayFiesta del Trabajo | In 185 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1–31 Aug 2027Sunday | August holiday periodVacaciones de agosto | In 277 days | Gregorian | National |
| 16 Aug 2027Monday | Assumption Day (in lieu)Asunción (traslado) | In 292 days | Gregorian | Andalusia, Aragon, Asturias, Canary Islands, Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid |
| 12 Oct 2027Tuesday | National Day of SpainFiesta Nacional de España / Día de la Hispanidad | In 349 days | Gregorian | National |
| 1 Nov 2027Monday | All Saints' DayTodos los Santos | In 369 days | Gregorian | National |
| 6 Dec 2027Monday | Constitution DayDía de la Constitución Española | In 404 days | Gregorian | National |
| 8 Dec 2027Wednesday | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada Concepción | In 406 days | Gregorian | National |
| 25 Dec 2027Saturday | Christmas DayNavidad | In 423 days | Gregorian | National |
Approvals & RFQs
Send shop drawings for approval at least two weeks before a long holiday – reviews stop while engineers and authorities are away.
Vessel arrival
Customs clearance and container release pause on public holidays; storage and demurrage keep running. Time the ETA after the break.
Landed cost to Spain →Site deliveries
Crane hire, trucking permits and site access are limited around holidays. Agree the erection sequence and delivery windows in advance.
Vietnam holidays too
Our factory plans production around Tết (Lunar New Year) and National Day – we lock delivery dates for your project well ahead of both.
Request a quotation →Sources & notes
Dates follow official government lists where published. Islamic and other moon-sighting dates, and holidays not yet gazetted for next year, are marked "estimated" and may move by a day. Always confirm with your local partner before fixing a deadline.
- BOE – Resolución de fiestas laborales para el año 2027 (BOE-A-2026-21254)
- Garrigues – Publicado en el BOE el calendario laboral de España 2027
- RTVC – El calendario laboral de 2027 tendrá nueve festivos comunes
- Demócrata – El 2 de noviembre será festivo en nueve comunidades
- timeanddate – Holidays in Spain
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