Public Holidays in Spain 2027: National and Regional Dates

August 25, 2026 • 28 min read •

By Kate Vodopian

Public Holidays in Spain 2027: National and Regional Dates

Quick answer: Employees in Spain can have up to 14 paid, non-recoverable public holidays in 2027.

This normally includes:

• 12 national and autonomous community holidays;
• 2 local holidays chosen for each municipality.

There is no single public holiday calendar that works for every employee in Spain.

The correct calendar depends on the autonomous community and municipality where the employee works.

Last reviewed: 25 August 2026.

If you manage a team in Spain, public holidays affect more than annual leave.

They can change:

• staffing levels;
• customer cover;
• payroll;
• project deadlines;
• shift planning;
• and the number of people asking for a long weekend.

The difficult part is that Spain has national, regional, and local holidays.

A date observed in Andalusia may be a normal working day in Catalonia. Even neighbouring municipalities can have different local holidays.

That is why one generic Spain-wide calendar is rarely enough.

How Public Holidays Work in Spain

Spanish public holidays are known as fiestas laborales.

Under the Workers’ Statute, public holidays are paid and non-recoverable. There can be no more than 14 each year, and 2 of those are local holidays.

Four holidays must always be respected as national holidays:

• New Year’s Day;
• Labour Day;
• the National Day of Spain;
• Christmas Day.

Autonomous communities can choose their own traditional holidays.

They can also replace certain national dates or use the rest day created when a national holiday falls on a Sunday.

The final calendar is therefore built in three layers:

1. National holidays.
2. Autonomous community holidays.
3. Two local holidays for the employee’s municipality.

Spain Public Holidays 2027: National Reference Dates

The table below shows the main national reference dates for 2027.

It is not a complete holiday calendar for every employee. Each autonomous community makes its own final selection.

Maundy Thursday and Easter Monday are not observed in the same way across Spain.

Some communities include Maundy Thursday. Others include Easter Monday. A few include both.

Important Weekend Holidays in 2027

Three major dates need extra attention in 2027.

A national holiday falling on a Saturday does not automatically appear as a Monday holiday in every autonomous community calendar.

Separate rules may apply when a public holiday overlaps an employee’s normal weekly rest day.

Employers should check:

• the employee’s working pattern;
• the applicable collective agreement;
• and current case law.

Notable Regional Differences in 2027

Several 2027 calendars contain unusual substitutions or local arrangements.

The absence of Saint Stephen’s Day from a region-wide calendar does not prevent municipalities from choosing their own local holidays through the normal process.

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Autonomous Community Public Holidays in Spain 2027

The tables below show the official 2027 calendar where it had been published by the review date.

A small number of regional calendars were still pending.

These are clearly marked as provisional. Unconfirmed dates have not been copied from 2026 or presented as final.

Each employee will also have two local holidays based on the municipality where they work.

Do Not Forget the Two Local Holidays

The autonomous community table is not the employee’s complete calendar.

Each municipality can add up to two traditional local holidays.

Employees working in cities such as:

• Madrid;
• Barcelona;
• Seville;
• Valencia;
• Alicante;
• or Málaga

may therefore have different local dates, even when they follow the same national framework.

Navarra Works Differently

Navarra has already designated Saint Francis Xavier Day on December 3 as one local holiday throughout the autonomous community.

Each municipality then adds one more local holiday.

Local holidays are paid and non-recoverable within the annual maximum.

Working on Public Holidays in Spain

Public holidays are normally paid days off.

However, some businesses must continue operating.

This is common in:

• healthcare;
• hospitality;
• transport;
• retail;
• emergency services;
• manufacturing;
• and businesses using continuous shifts.

The first place to check is the employee’s collective bargaining agreement.

It may provide:

• additional pay;
• compensatory time off;
• another rest day;
• or more generous conditions.

Where exceptional technical or organisational reasons make holiday work necessary, and no compensatory rest is provided, Article 47 of Royal Decree 2001/1983 provides for the hours worked to be paid with a minimum 75% increase.

This is a minimum legal framework.

A collective agreement can provide better terms.

What Happens When a Holiday Falls on a Sunday?

The Workers’ Statute provides for the rest day linked to a national holiday falling on Sunday to move to the following Monday.

Autonomous communities can then use the available transferred date when building their own calendar.

The 2027 calendars show several different approaches.

This is why employers should use the published regional calendar rather than applying one automatic rule.

What Happens When a Holiday Falls on a Saturday?

Spain does not have one rule that automatically moves every Saturday holiday to Monday in the official regional calendar.

In 2027:

• Labour Day is on Saturday, May 1;
• Catalonia National Day is on Saturday, September 11;
• Valencian Community Day is on Saturday, October 9;
• Christmas Day is on Saturday, December 25.

The correct treatment can depend on:

• the employee’s normal working pattern;
• whether Saturday is already a weekly rest day;
• the applicable collective agreement;
• and current court decisions.

Do not assume that an employee automatically loses the holiday simply because it falls on Saturday.

Employers Must Prepare an Annual Labour Calendar

Spanish employers must prepare an annual labour calendar.

A copy must be displayed in a visible place at each workplace.

The calendar should show:

• working days;
• national holidays;
• autonomous community holidays;
• local holidays;
• weekly rest days;
• and any agreed substitute or compensatory dates.

For a company with several workplaces, this may mean creating a separate calendar for each location.

Best Practices for Small Businesses

Use the Employee’s Actual Work Location

Do not assign holidays based only on the company’s registered office.

Use the autonomous community and municipality where the employee normally works.

Add Local Holidays Separately

A regional calendar is not complete until the municipal holidays have been added.

Record Both the Original and Observed Date

This is especially important when a Sunday holiday is moved or replaced.

Check the Collective Agreement

The agreement may determine:

• holiday pay;
• compensatory rest;
• shift premiums;
• and what happens when a holiday overlaps a weekly rest day.

Review Provisional Calendars

At the review date, final calendars still needed to be confirmed for:

• Aragon;
• Asturias;
• the Community of Madrid;
• Ceuta;
• and Melilla.

Do not turn provisional dates into employee entitlement until the relevant authority publishes the final calendar.

Publish the Company Calendar Early

Employees should know which dates apply before they begin booking annual leave.

A Simpler Way to Manage Spanish Public Holidays

Keep one clear record of:

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• which local holidays apply;
• which dates have been transferred;
• and how holiday work is compensated.

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Key Points for Employers

• Spain allows up to 14 paid, non-recoverable public holidays.
• Two holidays are local to the employee’s municipality.
• There is no single complete calendar for every Spanish employee.
• Sunday holidays can be moved or replaced differently by each community.
• Saturday holidays do not automatically become Monday holidays.
• The employee’s collective agreement can affect pay and compensatory rest.
• Employers must prepare and display an annual labour calendar.
• Provisional regional dates should not be treated as final entitlement.
• Navarra already uses December 3 as one local holiday across the region.
• Employees in Aran follow a different Easter Monday arrangement from the rest of Catalonia.

FAQ

How Many Public Holidays Are There in Spain in 2027?

There can be up to 14 paid, non-recoverable holidays.

This normally includes 12 national and regional holidays and 2 local holidays.

Are Spain’s Public Holidays the Same Everywhere?

No.

National, autonomous community, and municipal holidays combine to create the employee’s final calendar.

Which Holidays Apply Throughout Spain?

New Year’s Day, Labour Day, the National Day of Spain, and Christmas Day must always be respected as national holidays.

Other national dates can be selected, transferred, or replaced within the legal framework.

Is Maundy Thursday a Public Holiday Everywhere in Spain?

No.

It is included in many regional calendars, but not in every autonomous community.

For example, Catalonia and the Valencian Community do not include Maundy Thursday in their published 2027 regional calendars.

Is Easter Monday a Public Holiday Everywhere?

No.

It appears in places such as:

• the Balearic Islands;
• the Basque Country;
• Catalonia;
• La Rioja;
• Navarra;
• and the Valencian Community.

It is not a nationwide holiday for every employee.

Does Easter Monday Apply in Aran?

No.

In the territory of Aran, Easter Monday on March 29 is replaced by Aran Day on Thursday, June 17.

Is Saint Stephen’s Day a Region-Wide Holiday in Catalonia in 2027?

No.

Saint Stephen’s Day on December 26 is not included in Catalonia’s region-wide 2027 labour calendar.

Municipal local holiday arrangements still need to be checked separately.

Is Saint Stephen’s Day a Region-Wide Holiday in the Balearic Islands in 2027?

No.

It is not included in the published region-wide Balearic calendar for 2027.

Municipalities still select their own local holidays.

Why Does Navarra’s Table Contain 13 Dates?

Saint Francis Xavier Day on December 3 is designated as one of the two local holidays across the whole of Navarra.

Each municipality then chooses one more local holiday.

What Happens When a Holiday Falls on Sunday?

The associated rest day normally moves to Monday, but autonomous communities can use or replace that date differently.

Always use the published regional calendar.

What Happens When a Holiday Falls on Saturday?

There is no automatic nationwide Monday replacement in the official calendars.

The employee’s working pattern, collective agreement, and rights where a holiday overlaps weekly rest must also be considered.

Do Employees Receive Extra Pay for Working on a Public Holiday?

The collective agreement should be checked first.

Where exceptional holiday work is required and no compensatory rest is provided, the legal framework provides for a minimum 75% increase on the hours worked.

Are Local Holidays Paid?

Yes.

Up to two local holidays form part of the annual total and are normally paid and non-recoverable.

Which 2027 Regional Calendars Were Still Pending?

At the review date, final calendars still needed to be confirmed for:

• Aragon;
• Asturias;
• the Community of Madrid;
• Ceuta;
• and Melilla.

Further Reading

• Spanish Workers’ Statute — Articles 34 and 37
• Royal Decree 2001/1983 — Articles 45 to 47
• Basque Country official 2027 labour calendar
• Navarra Resolution 232/2026
• Catalonia official 2027 labour calendar
• Balearic Islands official 2027 labour calendar
• Official autonomous community calendars linked in each regional section.