Spain's 2026 public holiday calendar has several strong placements. Epiphany (6 January) falls on a Tuesday — taking Monday 5 January as leave creates a four-day Three Kings break. Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Friday — automatic three-day weekend. Spain's National Day (12 October) is a Monday — automatic three-day weekend for the military parade and Día de la Hispanidad celebrations in Madrid.
Easter Sunday is 5 April 2026. Good Friday (3 April) and the Semana Santa processions in Seville, Málaga, and across Spain fall in the first week of April — an early Holy Week. Constitution Day (6 December) falls on a Sunday — no weekday benefit. The Immaculate Conception (8 December) is a Tuesday — taking Monday 7 December as leave creates a four-day break from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December.
The combination of Labour Day on a Friday and National Day on a Monday makes 2026 one of the stronger years for automatic long weekends in Spain's national holiday calendar.
Nationwide Holidays 2026
10 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Spain
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Sat | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Mon | National Day of Spain | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Dec 2026 | Sun | Constitution Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tue | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Andalusia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Andalusia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | Andalusia Day | Regional |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
Aragon — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Aragon — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thu | Aragon Day | Regional |
Asturias — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Asturias — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Tue | Asturias Day | Regional |
Cantabria — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Cantabria — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2026 | Tue | Day of the Institutions of Cantabria | Regional |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Sun | Cantabria Day | Regional |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Tue | Our Lady of Bien Aparecida | Regional |
Ceuta — Additional Holidays
5 regional
Ceuta — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha | Regional |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Sat | St. Anthony of Padua | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wed | Our Lady of Africa | Regional |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Wed | Day of Ceuta | Regional |
Canary Islands — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Canary Islands — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2026 | Sat | Canary Islands Day | Regional |
Castilla-La Mancha — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Castilla-La Mancha — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 31 May 2026 | Sun | Castilla-La Mancha Day | Regional |
Castile and León — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Castile and León — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Thu | Castile and León Day | Regional |
Catalonia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Catalonia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Fri | Catalonia National Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Extremadura — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Extremadura — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 8 Sept 2026 | Tue | Extremadura Day | Regional |
Galicia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Galicia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 17 May 2026 | Sun | Galician Literature Day | Regional |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Sat | St. James' Day | Regional |
Balearic Islands — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Balearic Islands — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2026 | Sun | Balearic Islands Day | Regional |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
Murcia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Murcia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Tue | Murcia Day | Regional |
Madrid — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Madrid — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 2 May 2026 | Sat | Madrid Day | Regional |
Melilla — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Melilla — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 27 May 2026 | Wed | Eid al-Adha | Regional |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Thu | Day of Melilla | Regional |
Navarre — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Navarre — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 3 Dec 2026 | Thu | Navarre Day | Regional |
Basque Country — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Basque Country — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
La Rioja — Additional Holidays
2 regional
La Rioja — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Tue | La Rioja Day | Regional |
Valencia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Valencia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Fri | Valencia Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Semana Santa in Spain in 2026?
Semana Santa falls in early April 2026. Easter Sunday is 5 April, so Good Friday is 3 April and Palm Sunday is 29 March. The Semana Santa processions take place during the week of 30 March – 3 April — an early Holy Week.
Does Spain's National Day create a long weekend in 2026?
Yes — Spain's National Day (12 October) falls on a Monday in 2026, automatically creating a three-day weekend. The military parade on the Paseo del Prado in Madrid and the Día de la Hispanidad celebrations take place on the Monday.
Does Labour Day create a long weekend in Spain in 2026?
Yes — Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Friday in 2026, giving an automatic three-day weekend — one of the best placements for this holiday in the 2024–2031 period.
Is the Immaculate Conception (8 December) a good Puente in 2026?
8 December falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Taking Monday 7 December as leave creates a four-day weekend from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December — a strong Puente opportunity heading into the Christmas season.
What is the Día de la Hispanidad?
The Día de la Hispanidad (12 October) is Spain's National Day, commemorating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas in 1492. It is celebrated with a large military parade in Madrid attended by the King and Prime Minister, and is also known as the Fiesta Nacional de España. In 2026 it falls on a Monday — an automatic long weekend.