Spain combines national holidays with those of each autonomous community and each municipality, up to fourteen per year. As a result, the calendar can vary noticeably depending on the region you are in.
In 2024, Spain has 32 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is May, with 6. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 9 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 9 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Epiphany (January 6) to Day of Andalucía (February 28): 53 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
Long weekends in 2024
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Monday
Day of the Balearic Islands
March 1 · Friday
Good Friday
March 29 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 1 · Monday
Galician Literature Day
May 17 · Friday
Day of Castilla-La Mancha
May 31 · Friday
St. John's Day
June 24 · Monday
All Saints Day
November 1 · Friday
Constitution Day
December 6 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Spain have in 2024?+
Spain has 32 official public holidays in 2024, with May being the busiest month (6).
What is the first public holiday of 2024 in Spain?+
The first public holiday of 2024 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Spain in 2024?+
9 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2024 holidays fall on a weekend in Spain?+
9 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Epiphany (January 6), Day of La Rioja (June 9), Day of Murcia (June 9), Day of the Cantabrian Institutions (July 28), Day of Asturias (September 8), Day of Extremadura (September 8), Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida (September 15), National Day of Spain (October 12), Immaculate Conception (December 8).
Are public holidays the same across Spain?+
No. Regional and local holidays are added on top of national ones, so the total and the dates change by community and municipality.