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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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.

How many bank holidays are there in Spain?

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.

Public Holidays in Spain

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

Date in 2023Date in 2024National holiday in Spain
Sunday 1 JanuaryMonday 1 JanuaryNew Year’s Day
Friday 6 JanuarySaturday 6 JanuaryEpiphany
Friday 7 AprilFriday 29 MarchGood Friday
Tuesday 15 AugustThursday 15 AugustAssumption of Mary
Thursday 12 OctoberSaturday 12 OctoberThe National Day of Spain
Wednesday 1 NovemberFriday 1 NovemberAll Saints’ Day
Wednesday 6 DecemberFriday 6 DecemberSpanish Constitution Day
Friday 8 DecemberSunday 8 DecemberImmaculate Conception

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:

DatePublic holiday in Spain
14 AprilHoly Thursday
1 MayLabour Day
25 JulyFeast of St James
25 DecemberChristmas Day

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.

Regional holidays in Spain

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!

Date in 2023Date in 2024Regional holiday
Tuesday 26 DecemberThursday 26 DecemberSt Stephen's Day
Monday 11 SeptemberWednesday 11 SeptemberNational Day of Catalonia
Sunday 24 SeptemberTuesday 24 SeptemberLa Mercè (Barcelona only)
Monday 10 AprilMonday 1 AprilEaster Monday
Sunday 28 MaySunday 19 MayWhite Monday (only in Barcelona)
Saturday 24 JuneSaturday 25 JulyFeast of St John (San Juan)

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!

Date in 2023Date in 2024Regional holiday
Sunday 22 JanuaryMonday 22 JanuaryFeast of St. Vincent the Martyr (Valencia only)
Sunday 19 MarchTuesday 19 MarchSaint Joseph’s Day
Monday 10 AprilMonday 1 AprilEaster Monday
Tuesday 25 AprilThursday 25 AprilFeast of San Vincent Ferrer (Valencia only)
Saturday 24 JuneMonday 24 JuneFeast of St John (San Juan)
Monday 9 OctoberWednesday 9 OctoberDay of the Valencian Community

Regional holidays in the Community of Madrid in 2023 – 2024

Date in 2023Date in 2024Regional holiday
Monday 25 DecemberWednesday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Thursday 6 AprilThursday 28 MarchHoly Thursday
Tuesday 2 MayThursday 2 MayDay of Madrid Festival
Monday 15 MayWednesday 15 MaySan Isidro Labrador's Day (only Madrid)
Tuesday 25 JulyThursday 25 JulyFeast of Saint James
Thursday 9 NovemberSaturday 9 NovemberOur Lady of Almudena (only Madrid)

Regional holidays in Andalusia in 2023 – 2024

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

Date in 2023Date in 2024Regional holiday
Monday 25 DecemberWednesday 25 DecemberChristmas Day
Tuesday 28 FebruaryWednesday 28 FebruaryAndalusia Day
Thursday 6 AprilThursday 28 MarchHoly Thursday
Monday 1 MayWednesday 1 MayLabour Day
Saturday 19 AugustMonday 19 AugustMálaga Liberation Day
Friday 8 SeptemberSunday 8 SeptemberThe feast of Our Lady of Victory (Málaga only)

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!

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