Bank holidays in Spain 2023 - 2024

Learn the dates of bank holidays in Spain and start planning your vacation!

Angelina

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Updated on 3 May 2024

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Living

Spanish culture revolves around celebrations. From national Spanish bank holidays to regional festivals, parades, fireworks and open-air markets spice up the local life all-year-round.

So if you’re moving to Spain, it’s a good idea to learn some of the significant dates when Spaniards get together to celebrate life.

Each municipality of Spain is allowed to have 12 bank holidays each year. That includes:

• 8 national holidays set by the Spanish government and celebrated across the country
• 2 regional holidays set by the local governments
• and 2 municipal holidays set by the town hall.

You can find out the dates of your local ferias on the website of your city council.

Spaniards take their holidays very seriously. That’s why when a date falls on a working day, say Tuesday, most workers would take a day off on Monday too. And some businesses decide to simply stay closed on those days. These long weekends are called puentes (bridges).

All businesses in Spain are closed on public holidays, except for some small family-run stores, gas stations, museums, bars, restaurants and public transport. You can probably find some open supermarkets in the larger cities, but their opening hours will be shorter than usual.

Calendar of public holidays in Spain 2023 - 2024

And don’t worry if a bank holiday falls on a Sunday. The regional governments can choose to move some of those days to the following Mondays so that you can enjoy your rightfully deserved extra day off!

The 4 optional public holidays in Spain that can be moved are:

Christmas is truly a magical time in Spain when the whole country lights up with colours and the smell of churros fills up the streets.

Every autonomous community in Spain has its own regional holidays. And they’re celebrated with a bash! It’s the best time to try Spanish street food and regional delicacies, dress up for a carnival and really get the feel of the local culture.

Regional holidays in Catalonia in 2023 – 2024

Catalonia is as festive as it gets. But no city can compare to Barcelona. Most of the regional and municipal holidays in Barcelona are celebrated with a fiesta so vibrant, that you’ve never seen anything quite like it!

Regional holidays in the Valencian Community in 2023 – 2024

Valencia’s got unique celebrations too. Our highlight's the Saint Joseph’s Day falling on La Crema — the epic ending of the Las Fallas festival when all the monuments get burnt. A true feast for the eyes!

Regional holidays in the Community of Madrid in 2023 – 2024

Regional holidays in Andalusia in 2023 – 2024

Andalusia region, especially Málaga has many unique festivals and events too.

Now that you know when bank holidays in Spain are, you know how many vacation days you can expect if you move there for work or study. We recommend you reserve those days for your town’s fiesta!