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Public Holidays in Spain 2026
The stated calendar for Spain lists 10 holidays in 2026, with 7 falling on weekdays.
Every date, and the day it falls on
Spain combines national, autonomous-community and local holidays. The preview includes national dates only; regional substitutions and municipal holidays are not included. Use the official calendar for the workplace before finalizing a schedule.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year’s Day (Año Nuevo) | |
| Tue, Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany (Día de Reyes) | |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday (Viernes Santo) | |
| Fri, May 1 | Friday | Labour Day (Fiesta del Trabajo) | |
| Sat, Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption Day (Asunción de la Virgen) | Weekend |
| Mon, Oct 12 | Monday | National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) | |
| Sun, Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day (Todos los Santos) | Weekend |
| Sun, Dec 6 | Sunday | Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) | Weekend |
| Tue, Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception (Inmaculada Concepción) | |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day (Navidad) |
How do these holidays affect a working calendar?
The 2026 dates shown here include 7 Monday-to-Friday holidays, 1 Saturday dates and 2 Sunday dates. A Monday-to-Friday calendar subtracts the included weekday dates once. Whether weekend holidays create a substitute day or reduce statutory hours depends on the country, region, employer and working schedule.
A listed national or federal holiday is not automatically a paid day off for every private employer. Check the scope statement above: it identifies the calendar being used and the local exceptions. Observed dates already included in the list must not be added a second time. Employer-specific substitutions and regional holidays need an additional check.
What should be checked before the schedule is finalized?
- Confirm the workplace’s country and region, plus any sector-specific holiday rules.
- Choose the actual working weekdays and check official substitute dates.
- Place approved leave and company closures in the schedule separately from public holidays.
- Keep the schedule and the record of hours actually worked as separate documents.
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What changes when planning holidays for 2027?
Use the 2027 monthly table to plan next year. Movable holidays and observed dates can fall on different weekdays than in 2026.
For more information about working hours and annual leave in Spain, see the full working hours guide. For statutory limits, overtime, and record-keeping duties, see the working time rules.
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