Calendar density
high-density public-holiday calendar
Spain has 32 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 32 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in Spain.
32 in 202632 in 2027Next: Constitution Day · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
Constitution Day
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
Primary timezone
Atlantic/Canary
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
3
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
2 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
Spain across the next 12 months
32 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in Spain. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious11
- Civic5
- Cultural1
- Other / unclassified15
Headline reading: a other-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday4
- Monday7
- Tuesday2
- Wednesday7
- Thursday3
- Friday5
- Saturday4
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
51 days
Thu, Jan 7, 2027 → Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
5 days
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 → Mon, Mar 29, 2027
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the Spain calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
12 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in May (6), March (4), September (4), December (4).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 32 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
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Cross-country comparison
Spain versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (Europe) by holiday-name overlap with Spain, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 32 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Andorra | 14 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Switzerland | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Liechtenstein | 16 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Compared with Andorra (14), Switzerland (21), Liechtenstein (16) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Spain's 32-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the Spain holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
Spain has 32 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 32 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: Constitution Day on Sun, Dec 6, 2026 (Sunday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 11 religious, 5 civic, 1 cultural, 15 other (32 classified entries). The headline reading: a other-leaning calendar (Spain weights toward other observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Monday 7, Wednesday 7, and Friday 5, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether Spain grants a weekday substitution. 12 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 51 days (Thu, Jan 7, 2027 → Sat, Feb 27, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 5 days (Thu, Mar 25, 2027 → Mon, Mar 29, 2027), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Andorra (14), Switzerland (21), Liechtenstein (16) across the same upcoming-12-month window, Spain's 32-holiday count sits at or above the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
Spain spans 2 planning timezones; Atlantic/Canary is the canonical anchor for closure timing. Spain observes a seasonal DST shift, which can move local clock-anchored events on either side of a holiday weekend.
Curation depth
3 curated explainers sit alongside this calendar; the rest stay on the table-only view to keep the route set focused.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
8 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for Spain.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 32 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in May (6), March (4), September (4), December (4).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Spain holiday questions
- How many public holidays does Spain have in 2026?
- Spain has 32 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does Spain have in 2027?
- Spain has 32 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in Spain?
- The next public holiday in Spain is Constitution Day on Sun, Dec 6, 2026.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in Spain?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 8 public holidays fall on a weekend in Spain; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does Spain observe daylight saving time?
- Spain observes a seasonal DST shift in at least one of its 2 mapped timezones (Atlantic/Canary, Europe/Madrid). Local clock-anchored events around a holiday weekend can move with that transition.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in Spain?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, Spain weights toward other observances (15 of 32 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 11, civic 5, cultural 1, other 15.
Popular Countdowns
Next Holiday
Constitution Day — Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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Timezones
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Featured holiday explainers
We currently keep 3 detailed holiday guides live for Spain. The rest of the calendar stays on the yearly tables so the route set stays focused.
2026 Holidays (32)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayAño NuevoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | EpiphanyDía de Reyes / Epifanía del SeñorCurated guide | Past | Public |
| Sat, Feb 28, 2026 | Day of AndalucíaDía de AndalucíaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Mar 1, 2026 | Day of the Balearic IslandsDia de les Illes BalearsCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Apr 2, 2026 | Maundy ThursdayJueves SantoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good FridayViernes SantoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Easter MondayLunes de PascuaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Apr 23, 2026 | Castile and León DayDía de Castilla y LeónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Apr 23, 2026 | Day of AragónSan Jorge (Día de Aragón)Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour DayFiesta del trabajoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, May 2, 2026 | Day of MadridFiesta de la Comunidad de MadridCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 17, 2026 | Galician Literature DayDía das Letras GalegasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, May 30, 2026 | Day of the Canary IslandsDía de CanariasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, May 31, 2026 | Day of Castilla-La ManchaDía de la Región Castilla-La ManchaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Jun 4, 2026 | Corpus ChristiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Day of La RiojaDía de La RiojaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | Day of MurciaDía de la Región de MurciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Wed, Jun 24, 2026 | St. John's DaySant JoanCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Jul 25, 2026 | Santiago ApóstolCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | Day of the Cantabrian InstitutionsDía de las Instituciones de CantabriaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sat, Aug 15, 2026 | AssumptionAsunciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Day of AsturiasDía de AsturiasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Day of ExtremaduraDía de ExtremaduraCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | National Day of CataloniaDiada Nacional de CatalunyaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | Feast of Our Lady of Bien AparecidaFestividad de la Bien AparecidaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Day of the Valencian CommunityDia de la Comunitat ValencianaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | National Day of SpainFiesta Nacional de EspañaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | All Saints DayDía de todos los SantosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Sun, Dec 6, 2026 | Constitution DayDía de la ConstituciónCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada ConcepciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayNavidadCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | St. Stephen's DayFeast of Saint StephenCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
2027 Holidays (32)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's DayAño NuevoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | EpiphanyDía de Reyes / Epifanía del SeñorCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2027 | Day of AndalucíaDía de AndalucíaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | Day of the Balearic IslandsDia de les Illes BalearsCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Maundy ThursdayJueves SantoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Good FridayViernes SantoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Easter MondayLunes de PascuaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Castile and León DayDía de Castilla y LeónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Day of AragónSan Jorge (Día de Aragón)Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour DayFiesta del trabajoCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | Day of MadridFiesta de la Comunidad de MadridCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Galician Literature DayDía das Letras GalegasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, May 27, 2027 | Corpus ChristiCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, May 30, 2027 | Day of the Canary IslandsDía de CanariasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | Day of Castilla-La ManchaDía de la Región Castilla-La ManchaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Day of La RiojaDía de La RiojaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Day of MurciaDía de la Región de MurciaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 | St. John's DaySant JoanCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Jul 25, 2027 | Santiago ApóstolCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jul 28, 2027 | Day of the Cantabrian InstitutionsDía de las Instituciones de CantabriaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Aug 16, 2027 | AssumptionAsunciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027 | Day of AsturiasDía de AsturiasCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Sep 8, 2027 | Day of ExtremaduraDía de ExtremaduraCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Sep 11, 2027 | National Day of CataloniaDiada Nacional de CatalunyaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Feast of Our Lady of Bien AparecidaFestividad de la Bien AparecidaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 | Day of the Valencian CommunityDia de la Comunitat ValencianaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Tue, Oct 12, 2027 | National Day of SpainFiesta Nacional de EspañaCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Nov 1, 2027 | All Saints DayDía de todos los SantosCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Mon, Dec 6, 2027 | Constitution DayDía de la ConstituciónCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Dec 8, 2027 | Immaculate ConceptionInmaculada ConcepciónCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Dec 25, 2027 | Christmas DayNavidadCurated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sun, Dec 26, 2027 | St. Stephen's DayFeast of Saint StephenCalendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
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