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 2027, 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 10 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 10 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 2027
Holidays landing on a Monday or Friday
New Year's Day
January 1 · Friday
Day of the Balearic Islands
March 1 · Monday
Good Friday
March 26 · Friday
Easter Monday
March 29 · Monday
Castile and León Day
April 23 · Friday
Day of Aragón
April 23 · Friday
Galician Literature Day
May 17 · Monday
Day of Castilla-La Mancha
May 31 · Monday
All Saints Day
November 1 · Monday
Constitution Day
December 6 · Monday
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Spain have in 2027?+
Spain has 32 official public holidays in 2027, with May being the busiest month (6).
What is the first public holiday of 2027 in Spain?+
The first public holiday of 2027 is New Year's Day, on January 1.
How many long weekends are there in Spain in 2027?+
10 holidays land on a Monday or Friday, which can create long weekends.
Which 2027 holidays fall on a weekend in Spain?+
10 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday: Day of Andalucía (February 28), Labour Day (May 1), Day of Madrid (May 2), Day of the Canary Islands (May 30), Santiago Apóstol (July 25), Assumption (August 15), National Day of Catalonia (September 11), Day of the Valencian Community (October 9), Christmas Day (December 25), 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.