November 20, 2024 
Spain observes and celebrates a sizeable number of holidays throughout the year. Most of these, however, are regional holidays, celebrated only by a select few provinces or even cities.
Should your foreign business have a presence in Spain or you’re looking to expand your business to Spain, it is important to keep on top of all public holidays from an HR compliance perspective. For ease, we’ve summarised the national public holidays that are observed throughout the country in 2025. Read on to find out more about them.
January
1 January | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Día de Año Nuevo
Similarly to many other countries around the world, New Year’s Day is a public holiday right across Spain.
6 January | Monday | Epiphany | Reyes
This is a typical event in Spain, known by the locals as ‘Reyes’. It symbolises the three magic kings’ adoration towards baby Jesus.
April
18 April | Friday | Good Friday | Viernes Santo
Marks the day that Jesus Christ was crucified.
May
1 May | Thursday | Labour Day / Día del Trabajador
The 1st of May is International Workers Day, and is the commemoration of the world labour movement.
August
15 August | Friday | Assumption | Asunción
This national holiday marks the day Mary, Mother of Jesus rose to Heaven, known as her Assumption, also observed in France.
October
12 October | Sunday | National Day | Fiesta de la Hispanidad
October 12th is Spain’s national holiday, commemorating Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas (Cristobal Colon in Spanish).
In 2025, October 12th falls on a Sunday. In Spain, public holidays that fall on weekends are typically not moved to weekdays. Therefore, Fiesta Nacional de España will still be observed on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, but it will not result in an additional day off during the week
November
1 November | Saturday | All Saints Day | Día de Todos los Santos
All Saints’ Day is celebrated all across Spain, as well as in France, and is another Christian holiday.
Since All Saints’ Day (November 1) falls on a Saturday in 2025, it will still be observed as a public holiday, but will not result in an additional day off during the week.
December
6 December | Saturday | Constitution Day | Día de la Constitución
Marks the day that they implemented the Spanish Constitution.
8 December | Monday | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción
This day celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
25 December | Thursday | Christmas Day | Día de Navidad
Once again, similar to many countries across the globe, Christmas Day is a holiday right across Spain, and decorations can be found both in people’s homes and in the workplace.
Each country celebrates its own distinct holidays, which not only affect businesses but also their culture. These celebrations are in fact a colourful demonstration of a nation’s cultural values and customs. Understanding and observing these is one of the key aspects of intercultural communication and awareness.
