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 2026, Spain has 32 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 5. Every month has at least one public holiday.
There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 11 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 2026
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
Good Friday
April 3 · Friday
Easter Monday
April 6 · Monday
Labour Day
May 1 · Friday
National Day of Catalonia
September 11 · Friday
Day of the Valencian Community
October 9 · Friday
National Day of Spain
October 12 · Monday
Christmas Day
December 25 · Friday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Spain have in 2026?+
Spain has 32 official public holidays in 2026, with April being the busiest month (5).
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in Spain?+
The first public holiday of 2026 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Spain in 2026?+
7 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in Spain?+
11 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Day of Andalucía (February 28), Day of the Balearic Islands (March 1), Day of Madrid (May 2), Galician Literature Day (May 17), Day of the Canary Islands (May 30), Day of Castilla-La Mancha (May 31), Santiago Apóstol (July 25), Assumption (August 15), All Saints Day (November 1), Constitution Day (December 6), St. Stephen's Day (December 26).
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.