Canary Islands (IC)
The Canary Islands are Spain's Atlantic autonomous community: Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa.
Capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Region: Europe
Language: Spanish
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 52)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
19 holidays in Canary Islands. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Ano Nuevo
Tue 6
Epiphany Public Holiday
Reyes Magos / Epifania del Senor
Major family gift-giving day across Spain and the islands.
February 2026
Mon 2
Our Lady of Candelaria Optional
Nuestra Senora de Candelaria
Island holiday in Tenerife. Separate from local municipal holidays.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Jueves Santo
Regional holiday in the Canary Islands in 2026. Expect Semana Santa processions and limited office hours.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Viernes Santo
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Fiesta del Trabajo
Sat 30
Canary Islands Day Public Holiday
Dia de Canarias
Autonomous-community day. Schools, offices and many businesses close; events run across all islands.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Asuncion de la Virgen
Wed 5
La Palma island holiday Optional
Fiesta insular de La Palma
Observed on La Palma; confirm with your Ayuntamiento because municipal holidays add two more local closure days.
September 2026
Tue 8
Our Lady of the Pines Optional
Nuestra Senora del Pino
Island holiday in Gran Canaria.
Tue 15
Our Lady of Los Dolores Optional
Nuestra Senora de los Dolores
Island holiday in Lanzarote and La Graciosa.
Fri 18
Our Lady of La Pena Optional
Nuestra Senora de la Pena
Island holiday in Fuerteventura.
Thu 24
Our Lady of the Kings Optional
Nuestra Senora de los Reyes
Island holiday in El Hierro.
October 2026
Mon 12
National Day of Spain Public Holiday
Fiesta Nacional de Espana / Dia de la Hispanidad
Mon 5
Our Lady of Guadalupe Optional
Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Island holiday in La Gomera.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints' Day Public Holiday
Dia de Todos los Santos
December 2026
Sun 6
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Dia de la Constitucion
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Inmaculada Concepcion
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Natividad del Senor / Navidad
Note: Some holidays in Canary Islands apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.