Public holidays
Spain: 8 public holiday dates in 2026 (8 days off) and 9 in 2027 (9 days off), with 254 working days in 2026 and 254 in 2027. National holidays only: regional ones are not included.
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 January 2026 | 2026-W01 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 6 January 2026 | 2026-W02 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Friday 3 April 2026 | 2026-W14 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Friday 1 May 2026 | 2026-W18 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Saturday 15 August 2026 | 2026-W33 | Assumption Day | Yes |
| Monday 12 October 2026 | 2026-W42 | National Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 8 December 2026 | 2026-W50 | Immaculate Conception | Yes |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | 2026-W52 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Date | ISO week | Holiday | Day off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 1 January 2027 | 2026-W53 | New Year's Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 6 January 2027 | 2027-W01 | Epiphany | Yes |
| Friday 26 March 2027 | 2027-W12 | Good Friday | Yes |
| Saturday 1 May 2027 | 2027-W17 | Labor Day | Yes |
| Tuesday 12 October 2027 | 2027-W41 | National Day | Yes |
| Monday 1 November 2027 | 2027-W44 | All Saints' Day | Yes |
| Monday 6 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | Constitution Day | Yes |
| Wednesday 8 December 2027 | 2027-W49 | Immaculate Conception | Yes |
| Saturday 25 December 2027 | 2027-W51 | Christmas Day | Yes |
| Holiday | 2026 | 2027 | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday 3 April 2026 | Friday 26 March 2027 | −8 days, changes month |
A shift ignores the year: +19 days means 19 days later in the calendar.
| Month | 2026 | 2027 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 19 | −1 |
| February | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| March | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| April | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| May | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| June | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| July | 23 | 22 | −1 |
| August | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| September | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| October | 21 | 20 | −1 |
| November | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| December | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Q1 | 62 | 61 | −1 |
| Q2 | 63 | 65 | +2 |
| Q3 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Q4 | 63 | 62 | −1 |
| Year | 254 | 254 | 0 |
Weekdays by the local weekend (Sunday and Saturday), minus the public holidays most people have off.
The first day of the calendar year in the Gregorian calendar, 1 January. Cultures and religions that follow a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their New Year at other points of the year. Japan celebrates New Year on 1 January, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, instead of with the Chinese calendar that was in use until 1873.
At work: Fine to mention, and a natural moment to wish colleagues well.
Epiphany, also known as Theophany in the Eastern Churches, is a Christian feast commemorating the visit of the Magi, the baptism of Jesus and the wedding at Cana. In Western Christianity it commemorates principally the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Customs include Epiphany singing, blessing houses and eating Three Kings Cake.
At work: Fine to mention; in many places it is a family occasion rather than a working day.
A solemn Christian holy day commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus, observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum. It falls on the Friday immediately before Easter Sunday.
At work: Fine to mention the long weekend. It is a sombre day for those who observe it, so avoid "Happy Good Friday". Its date moves every year with Easter, so check the calendar when planning spring deadlines.
International Workers' Day, on 1 May, honours workers and the labour movement. The date was chosen to commemorate the 1886 general strike in the United States that culminated in the Haymarket affair, and the day was adopted in support of a "great international demonstration" for the eight-hour day.
At work: Fine to mention the day off. In some countries it has a political side, so keep it about the break.
The Assumption of Mary is the Catholic dogma that Mary, at the end of her earthly life, was taken body and soul into heaven. It is celebrated on 15 August. The Eastern Churches have an equivalent belief, the Dormition.
At work: Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.
The National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional) is held on 12 October. It is also called Día de la Hispanidad, commemorating Spanish legacy worldwide, especially in Hispanic America. The date commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492.
At work: A day off. Fine to mention; keep it light.
The Immaculate Conception is the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception. It was defined as a dogma in 1854 by Pope Pius IX, and its feast day is 8 December. It is about Mary's conception, not the birth of Jesus.
At work: Fine to mention. A public holiday in many Catholic countries.
Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on 25 December. Eastern Christian Churches that follow the older Julian calendar celebrate it on 25 December of that calendar, which currently corresponds to 7 January. It is a public holiday in many countries, and many non-Christians celebrate it culturally too.
At work: Widely welcome to mention. Plan important meetings before the break. If you're unsure whether someone celebrates it, "Happy holidays" is a safe choice.
A Christian holy day celebrated in honour of all the saints of the Church, on 1 November in the Catholic Church. It is followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November. Where it is a public holiday, cemetery rituals such as offerings of flowers, candles and prayers for the graves of loved ones often take place. The Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates it on the first Sunday after Pentecost.
At work: Fine to mention, but it is a reflective day about remembering loved ones, not a festive one, so avoid "Happy All Saints' Day".
Constitution Day, on 6 December, marks the Spanish Constitution of 1978, approved in a constitutional referendum, which was the culmination of the Spanish transition to democracy, three years after the death of Francisco Franco.
At work: Fine to mention. It is followed by the Immaculate Conception on 8 December.
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