Spain (ES)
Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy of 17 autonomous communities stretching from the sun-scorched Andalusian coast to the Pyrenean peaks, renowned for its passionate flamenco and football culture, world-famous gastronomy from tapas to Michelin-starred restaurants, 300+ days of sunshine on the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands, and a relaxed Mediterranean pace of life that consistently ranks it among Europe's most desirable destinations for expats.
Capital: Madrid
Region: Europe
Language: Spanish
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Affordable (index 55)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
17 holidays in Spain. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Año Nuevo
Tue 6
Epiphany Public Holiday
Reyes Magos / Epifanía del Señor
Nationwide. Children receive gifts from the Three Kings — the main gift-giving day in Spain, more important than Christmas for many families.
March 2026
Thu 19
Saint Joseph's Day Public Holiday
San José
Regional holiday in Valencia (end of Las Fallas), Murcia, and some other regions. Father's Day in Spain.
April 2026
Thu 2
Maundy Thursday Public Holiday
Jueves Santo
Regional in most communities except Catalonia and Valencia. Start of Semana Santa processions.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
Viernes Santo
Nationwide. Major Semana Santa processions, especially in Seville, Málaga, Valladolid.
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lunes de Pascua
Regional holiday in Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Basque Country, Navarre, La Rioja.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Fiesta del Trabajo
Sat 2
Madrid Community Day Public Holiday
Día de la Comunidad de Madrid
Regional holiday in Madrid only.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Asunción de la Virgen
September 2026
Fri 11
Catalonia National Day Public Holiday
Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Regional holiday in Catalonia only.
October 2026
Mon 12
National Day of Spain Public Holiday
Fiesta Nacional de España / Día de la Hispanidad
Commemorates Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. Military parade in Madrid.
Sun 25
Basque Country Day Optional
Euskadi Eguna
Basque Country only — not an official public holiday but widely observed.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints' Day Public Holiday
Día de Todos los Santos
December 2026
Sun 6
Constitution Day Public Holiday
Día de la Constitución
Commemorates the 1978 Spanish Constitution.
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Inmaculada Concepción
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Natividad del Señor / Navidad
Sat 26
Saint Stephen's Day Public Holiday
San Esteban
Regional holiday in Catalonia and Balearic Islands.
Note: Some holidays in Spain apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.