With the upcoming year around the corner, Spain‘s regional governments are already approving their 2025 public holiday calendars. As always, the country will observe 14 paid, mandatory holidays, of which 12 are national and regional, while the remaining two are set locally by each municipality. Let’s dive into what this means for residents and workers across Spain in 2025.

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National Holidays for 2025

There are nine national holidays that are obligatory for all autonomous communities. These include well-known dates like New Year’s Day (January 1), Good Friday (April 18), Labor Day (May 1), Assumption of the Virgin (August 15), and Christmas (December 25). Some of these dates can be moved if they fall on Sundays, allowing regions to choose alternative days.

Optional Holidays by Region

Some holidays, such as Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day (January 6), Holy Thursday (April 17), and St. Joseph’s Day/ Father’s Day (March 19), are optional for regions. Communities like Andalucía, Aragón, and Extremadura have already made their choices, creating several long weekends for its residents.

Key Changes in 2025

This year will see a couple of unique shifts. November 1 (All Saints’ Day) and December 6 (Constitution Day) both fall on Saturdays, which means many workers might miss out on these extra days off. Additionally, regions like the Balearic Islands and Galicia will celebrate their local holidays on Saturdays, which could also impact holiday planning for locals.

Long Weekends to Enjoy

There will be a few opportunities for long weekends. For instance, January 6 (Epiphany) and December 8 (Immaculate Conception) both fall on Mondays, offering two nationwide long weekends. In certain regions, such as Madrid, residents can enjoy extended holidays in May, combining Labor Day with Community of Madrid Day (May 2).

Spain’s bank holiday calendar continues to balance national traditions with regional preferences, providing a mix of long weekends and public festivities throughout the year.

Regional Public Holidays for 2025

Here’s a breakdown of holidays by autonomous community:

Andalucía

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• February 28 – Andalucía Day (Friday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• October 13 – National Day (Monday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Balearic Islands

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 1 – Balearic Islands Day (Saturday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)
• December 26 – St. Stephen’s Day (Friday)

Canary Islands

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)
• Specific Island Holidays:
  • February 2 – Our Lady of Candelaria (Tenerife)
  • July 5 – Descent of the Virgin of Los Reyes (El Hierro)
  • August 5 – Our Lady of the Snows (La Palma)
  • September 19 – Our Lady of Peña (Fuerteventura)
  • September 8 – Our Lady of the Pine (Gran Canaria)
  • September 15 – Our Lady of the Volcanoes (Lanzarote)
  • October 6 – Our Lady of Guadalupe (La Gomera)

Castilla-La Mancha

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• May 31 – Castilla-La Mancha Day (Saturday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Castilla y León

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• April 23 – Castile and León Day (Wednesday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Cataluña

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 18 – Good Friday
• April 21 – Easter Monday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• June 24 – Saint John’s Day (Monday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• September 11 – Catalonia Day (Wednesday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)
• December 26 – Saint Stephen’s Day (Friday)

Community of Madrid

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• May 2 – Community of Madrid Day (Friday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Valencia Community

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• October 9 – Valencia Community Day (Thursday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Extremadura

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• September 8 – Extremadura Day (Monday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Galicia

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• July 25 – Saint James’ Day (Friday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Murcia

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• June 9 – Murcia Day (Monday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Navarra

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• July 25 – Saint James’ Day (Friday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

País Vasco

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• October 13 – National Day (Monday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

La Rioja

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• June 9 – La Rioja Day (Monday)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

Ceuta

• January 1 – New Year’s Day (Wednesday)
• January 6 – Epiphany (Monday)
• March 19 – Saint Joseph’s Day (Wednesday)
• April 17 – Maundy Thursday
• April 18 – Good Friday
• May 1 – Labour Day (Thursday)
• July 13 – Feast of Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) (Sunday) (subject to moon sighting)
• August 15 – Assumption of the Virgin (Friday)
• September 2 – Ceuta Day (Tuesday)
• October 3 – Islamic New Year (Friday) (subject to moon sighting)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day (Saturday)
• December 6 – Constitution Day (Saturday)
• December 8 – Immaculate Conception (Monday)
• December 25 – Christmas Day (Thursday)

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