Spain Public Holidays Calendar

Overview of Public Holidays in Spain

National Holidays

Epiphany (Three Kings' Day)
Commemorates the visit of the Wise Men (Magi) to Bethlehem, guided by a star, to pay homage to the infant Jesus. In Christian tradition, this visit symbolizes the manifestation (epiphany) of Jesus to all nations.
*Although Epiphany is technically a regional option rather than a mandatory nationwide holiday, all autonomous communities observe it as an official public holiday.
Good Friday
Observed on the Friday immediately preceding Easter Sunday, this Christian holiday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
Assumption of Mary
A Catholic solemnity commemorating the end of the Virgin Mary's earthly life and the assumption of her body and soul into heaven.
National Day of Spain (Fiesta Nacional de España)
Commemorates Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492, an event that marked the beginning of Spain's global influence and territorial expansion.
All Saints' Day
A Christian holiday honoring all recognized and unsung saints and martyrs.
Constitution Day
Commemorates the approval of the modern Spanish Constitution in a national referendum held on December 6, 1978.
Immaculate Conception
A Catholic holy day celebrating the belief that the Virgin Mary was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne.

Holidays in Madrid (Community of Madrid)

Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday)
A public holiday in the Community of Madrid.
Observed three days before Easter Sunday, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus Christ's Last Supper with his apostles, including the washing of their feet.
In Madrid, this holiday typically marks the beginning of a long weekend.
Day of the Community of Madrid
Commemorates the Dos de Mayo Uprising on May 2, 1808, when the citizens of Madrid rose up against French occupation forces, triggering the Peninsular War (Spanish War of Independence).
Fiesta de San Isidro
A local holiday in the city of Madrid.
Honors Saint Isidore the Laborer, the patron saint of Madrid.
Fiesta de la Almudena
A local holiday in the city of Madrid.
Honors the Virgin of Almudena, the patron saint of Madrid.

Holidays in Barcelona (Catalonia)

Easter Monday
A regional holiday in Catalonia.
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The exact date changes annually based on the liturgical calendar.
Pentecost Monday (Second Easter / Pascua Granada)
A local holiday in the city of Barcelona.
Observed 50 days after Easter, Pentecost Monday commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples of Jesus Christ following his resurrection and ascension.
St. John's Day (Sant Joan)
A regional holiday in Catalonia.
"Sant Joan" is the Catalan name for Saint John the Baptist, whose feast day is widely celebrated across Barcelona and Catalonia with traditional midsummer festivities.
National Day of Catalonia (La Diada)
The official national holiday of Catalonia, an autonomous community with a population of approximately 7.4 million, headquartered in Barcelona.
La Mercè (Festival of Our Lady of Mercy)
A local holiday in the city of Barcelona.
This date marks Barcelona's primary street festival, held in honor of Our Lady of Mercy (Mare de Déu de la Mercè), the city's co-patron saint.
St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day / Sant Esteve)
A regional holiday in Catalonia.
"Sant Esteve" is the Catalan name for Saint Stephen. In Western Christian tradition, December 26—the day after Christmas—is dedicated to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.