Spain's 2027 public holiday calendar is defined by a very early Easter and mixed weekday placements. Easter Sunday on 28 March means Semana Santa — Spain's most important cultural and religious event — falls in the third week of March. Good Friday is 26 March and Palm Sunday is 21 March. The Semana Santa processions in Seville, Málaga, Valladolid, and Zamora take place unusually early in the year.
Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Saturday — no weekday benefit on Spain's workers' holiday. Spain's National Day (12 October) falls on a Tuesday — taking Monday 11 October as leave creates a four-day Puente. Constitution Day (6 December) falls on a Monday — automatic three-day weekend. The Immaculate Conception (8 December) is a Wednesday — taking Tuesday 7 December as leave creates a four-day break combining both December public holidays.
Epiphany (6 January) is a Wednesday — mid-week, requiring two bridge days for a longer Three Kings break.
Nationwide Holidays 2027
10 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Spain
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 12 Oct 2027 | Tue | National Day of Spain | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Dec 2027 | Mon | Constitution Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2027 | Wed | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
Andalusia — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Andalusia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2027 | Sun | Andalusia Day | Regional |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
Aragon — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Aragon — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 23 Apr 2027 | Fri | Aragon Day | Regional |
Asturias — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Asturias — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 8 Sept 2027 | Wed | Asturias Day | Regional |
Cantabria — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Cantabria — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2027 | Wed | Day of the Institutions of Cantabria | Regional |
| 8 Aug 2027 | Sun | Cantabria Day | Regional |
| 15 Sept 2027 | Wed | Our Lady of Bien Aparecida | Regional |
Ceuta — Additional Holidays
4 regional
Ceuta — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Eid al-Adha | Regional |
| 13 Jun 2027 | Sun | St. Anthony of Padua | Regional |
| 5 Aug 2027 | Thu | Our Lady of Africa | Regional |
| 2 Sept 2027 | Thu | Day of Ceuta | Regional |
Canary Islands — Additional Holidays
1 regional
Canary Islands — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2027 | Sun | Canary Islands Day | Regional |
Castilla-La Mancha — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Castilla-La Mancha — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 31 May 2027 | Mon | Castilla-La Mancha Day | Regional |
Castile and León — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Castile and León — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 23 Apr 2027 | Fri | Castile and León Day | Regional |
Catalonia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Catalonia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 11 Sept 2027 | Sat | Catalonia National Day | Regional |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | Regional |
Extremadura — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Extremadura — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 8 Sept 2027 | Wed | Extremadura Day | Regional |
Galicia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Galicia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Galician Literature Day | Regional |
| 25 Jul 2027 | Sun | St. James' Day | Regional |
Balearic Islands — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Balearic Islands — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 2027 | Mon | Balearic Islands Day | Regional |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
Murcia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Murcia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wed | Murcia Day | Regional |
Madrid — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Madrid — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 2 May 2027 | Sun | Madrid Day | Regional |
Melilla — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Melilla — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Eid al-Adha | Regional |
| 17 Sept 2027 | Fri | Day of Melilla | Regional |
Navarre — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Navarre — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 3 Dec 2027 | Fri | Navarre Day | Regional |
Basque Country — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Basque Country — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
La Rioja — Additional Holidays
2 regional
La Rioja — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027 | Thu | Maundy Thursday | Regional |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wed | La Rioja Day | Regional |
Valencia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Valencia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Regional |
| 9 Oct 2027 | Sat | Valencia Day | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Semana Santa in Spain in 2027?
Semana Santa falls in the third week of March 2027 — one of the earliest possible dates. Easter Sunday is 28 March, so Good Friday is 26 March and Palm Sunday is 21 March. The famous Semana Santa processions take place from 21–26 March — unusually early in the calendar year.
Does Spain's National Day create a long weekend in 2027?
With a bridge day, yes. National Day (12 October) falls on a Tuesday in 2027. Taking Monday 11 October as annual leave creates a four-day Puente from Saturday 9 to Tuesday 12 October.
Is Constitution Day (6 December) favourable in 2027?
Yes — Constitution Day falls on a Monday in 2027, giving an automatic three-day weekend. With the Immaculate Conception (8 December) on Wednesday, taking Tuesday 7 December as leave creates a five-day break from Saturday 4 to Wednesday 8 December.
Does Labour Day create a long weekend in Spain in 2027?
No — Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Saturday in 2027. Spain has no substitute holiday system, so workers receive no compensatory weekday off.
What makes the early Semana Santa of 2027 significant?
An Easter on 28 March is among the earliest possible dates. The Semana Santa processions — particularly the world-famous parades in Seville — are logistically complex events involving thousands of participants. An early March Holy Week means colder temperatures in many Spanish cities, which affects both the experience and the level of tourism compared to a warmer April Semana Santa.