November 26, 2025 
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.
List of Public Holidays in Spain in 2026
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 | Thursday | 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 | Tuesday | 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.
May
1 May | Friday | 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 | Saturday | 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 | Monday | 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).
November
1 November | Sunday | 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.
In 2026, All Saints’ Day falls on Sunday. It will still be observed as a public holiday but will not give an extra day off during the week. In Spain, public holidays that fall on weekends are typically not moved to weekdays.
December
6 December | Sunday | Constitution Day | Día de la Constitución
Marks the day that they implemented the Spanish Constitution.
8 December | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción
This day celebrates the belief in the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | Día de Navidad
Similar to many countries across the globe, Christmas Day is a public holiday throughout Spain.
Each country observes its own unique set of holidays. Consequently, these traditions influence both business practices and cultural identity. These celebrations are vibrant expressions of a nation’s values and customs. Understanding and respecting cross-cultural differences is essential for effective intercultural communication and global awareness.
